Canadian Buffoon's Hi Low Vacation - South Central Musings

[Captain_Oblivious]

So! How was your Christmas?

Very nice! Thanks for asking!

After dinner, I do the dishes.
It's Christmas so there's lots.
Which means that Kay makes herself scarce.
Elle has her boyfriend over,
so this renders her physically incapable
of lending a hand.

Parenthood. It's very glamorous.

The street is snow covered,
but my neighbour has already driven out
that morning and I have two ruts
in the snow to follow.
I back out of my driveway and.... stop dead.


Stuck.

Well, this sounds like a good time.

I move approximately two feet and stop.


Stuck.


My neighbour, the one who made the ruts,
has an SUV. With more clearance.

My front bumper is under the snow
between the ruts.

Wait, you're in Canada. I thought you guys all drove Range Rovers and tanks and stuff.

For the next two hours

That's Two Hours.....



TWO. HOURS.


I shovel a bit, drive a bit, stop,
shovel some more, stop, repeat...

At what point do you go wake up Elle's boyfriend and make him earn his free lodging?

Not that far... if you think in terms of miles.


No. Only....
One thousand, one hundred and fifty feet.

So about a quarter of a mile, then. I can barely make it to the end of my driveway before I'm ready to sleep for a year.

And I couldn't go home.


I suppose I could have.
But I didn't want to drive two hours or more home
only to turn around again four hours later to do it again.
So I was pretty much stuck at work.

I tried to sleep, but I just hurt everywhere.
Combination of the cold and the shoveling I guess.

I worked again from 10:45pm to 6:45am.

They had plowed down each aisle of the parking lot.
Leaving a three foot high ridge of snow
behind my car.

Stay classy, fellas.

I know I went to see Rogue 1 that night.
I even stayed awake through it.

Good work! Good movie, too.

2017 can't come soon enough...
I'm still recovering....

Happy New Year!

Happy new year to you, too! Hope you have gotten some sleep by now.

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.

But as long as you didn't have to do any shoveling.

"Is this even more new security for Disney?" I asked.
"Oh, I don't work for Disney." Came the answer.
And then he ran off...

I'm starting to wonder if wearing
Harley Davidson shirts might be the reason.

It's either that or the shoulder-mounted anti-aircraft missile you keep trying to bring in.

This nice CM was handing out Disney AK cards.

Haven't heard of these. Trading cards? Are they all different, or was there just one that they give everyone?

One CM I stupidly didn't take a picture of
was a nice young man from France.
We had a long conversation.
He in his native tongue and me
valiantly trying to keep up
with my rusty French.

I assume rusty French sounds just like regular French, but with more creaks and squeaks.

I paused to take a picture of a bird,
but this stupid tree was in the way.

Well, bulldoze that sucker!

Why did I pick the Safari and not EE?
(As many of you guessed.)
Because EE has a single rider line,
and I wanted to do the Safari this trip.
(I don't always.)

Gotcha. Makes sense to try and catch the animals while they're awake. Except for the animatronic sleeping lion, of course.

The woman in front of me remarked:
"They're going behind the scenes.
While we ride trucks, they ride the animals."
And she said it in such a deadpan,
that a woman behind me said "Really?"

I couldn't help it. I burst out laughing.
The woman behind me laughed too.
She must've realized what she'd just said.

I preferred being at the front thanks.

Judging from the stinkeye, those people behind you would rather have been in your place as well.

I'd never seen wild dogs before,
and the guide mentioned that
they're not out often.
I don't know what they were after,
but they were still neat to see.

Cool! I didn't even know they had wild dogs.

We did stop at one point.
A giraffe decided to veg out
in the middle of the road.
We sat there waiting for about
five minutes until he finally
decided to amble off.

I guess the driver wasn't from New Jersey. He would have been leaning on the horn within 3 seconds.

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

So. Cool.

Excellent! I heard one at a local zoo. Amazing how loud it can be! And amazing the lion was awake!

Lions.
They're a lot like us.
Who knew?

That whole conversation was hilarious.

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?

Only one. Mary's reputation is overblown. Also, rhinos can be really nasty. Hard to stay in a relationship.

I think I might be getting old.
That may be the last time I ride it.





Nah.

I rode it again.

Good for you. Such a great ride.

Obligatory "end of the line" photo.
Everyone has to take this picture
at least once.
It's a Disney by-law.

I'm glad I complied during my last trip.

I didn't find it, but I did see a little one who
looked a bit sad about something.
Maybe he didn't meet the height requirement.
He got one of the cards I'd received.
He brightened up.

Nice job.

Can I share something with you people?
It's so easy to make someone's day.
A smile. A nod. A small gesture.
I really don't understand
why some people find it so difficult.
Just do nice things once in a while, okay?
Sermon over.

This.

After EE, I headed over to see something
that I thought I'd never see.
It's Tough To Be A Bug.

And....
If you have no interest in seeing the show,
I highly recommend you take the time
to walk through the queue.
There's a lot of the tree of life
that's not visible except in that queue.

I do remember that from seeing it years ago.

But I will say, that I was quite
surprised by it.
Pleasantly so.
I had absolutely zero expectations going in.
And I found myself enjoying it quite a bit.

Glad you enjoyed it. I didn't think much of it. Probably because I wasn't a huge fan of the movie to begin with.

At one point, a man with wife and child in tow
came up and asked me what the best way
to get to the exit was.
I politely pointed to the Wildlife Express Train
and told them to take that.

That's pure evil!

Okay, okay, I didn't.
I pointed them in the right direction.
(I'm not that mean! Still...
I wonder how long they would've
wandered about Rafiki's Planet Watch
looking for the exit.)

Just getting on the train and watching it crawl at 3 inches/hour would have been enough to set them off!

I like that shot.

And I LOVE that one. Feels like you actually went to Africa.

I figure I added 60 seconds to my walk,
as a result, I missed my bus by about 20.

Son of a...

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?

Hollywood Studios

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

Yes. Because Harley-Davidson shirt. And anti-aircraft missile.

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

You're so helpful! I'll say 2. You stick around for the Star Wars fireworks.

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

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

Butterfinger cupcake

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

11:00 p.m.

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

7 minutes

PM forthcoming...

 

[Mrs T 2009]

1. d. Disney Springs

2. DHS

3. Sticking with no.. one of these times I MAY be correct; hopefully!

4. 3

5. d. TOT

6. d. Butterfinger cupcake

7. 9pm

8. 8 minutes


PMing you now.

 

[pkondz]

Happy New Year! I'm back to reality.

Happy New Year Tammie!

In the words of our little Maddox, said with a big pout on his face, "I want to live at Disneyland!"

Don't we all!

I'm sorry you had to deal with so much snow, especially while sick.

It wasn't the most fun I'd ever had...

We had a couple of chilly days in the parks, but the rain held off until we were done and spending time with family.

Chilly isn't great,
but it beats rain.

So you went to AK? I'M SO SURPRISED!

Good thing you were first in line at Safari. That was a crazy line behind you.

I was a bit shocked to see that, actually!

I have to admit, I can't see IT this time.

Ah well, can't win 'em all.

I will guess that Miss Rhino has two boyfriends.

Two timer!

One of those in the pic is pretty young so I'm not counting him.

Check. Rhino... not cougar.

Looks like a relaxing dsy.

It wasn't bad at all!
Probably the most relaxed
I was all trip.

Sorry your lunch was not your fav.

It was okay.
I've had worse.
Just that corn bread got to be too much.
Once I got it off, the sausage was pretty tasty.

I hope to get back on my TR and update on my DLR trip, too. We have Hawaii coming up in less than 3 months. I'll be back with guesses.

I'd love to see an update!
Ooohhhh Hawaii again...
I'd love to get back there again.

 

[pkondz]

Hi Pkondz
My answers to the guesses are as follows
1. Answer "C" Back to your resort.
2. That park would be EPCOT.
3. No security this time.
4. 2 parks today.
5. a :- Frozen for your fast pass.
6. d :- buterfinger cup cake
7. 21:00 hrs left the park.
8. 18 mins wait for the bus.

Bonus :- Mary the Rino has three boyfriends.

Noted!

 

[pkondz]

Just got back from visiting MIL in NJ. Our Christmas trip turned into a New Year's trip, which was fine. No traffic either way- that's a first!

Nice! Was a good visit?

Hope you feel better, Pkondz- here in the states we have what're called "sick days." You should look into that.

I use them when I have
stuff I wanna do!

I love AK and your pictures are great!

Thanks!

We have heard the lion roar many times. On our last trip (when we met the famous Pkondz) we did a sunset safari. We could hear the lion roaring ahead, and just when we passed by, he decided to enjoy his, er, ah, "conjungle" rights. The guy next to me said "I guess we know why he was roaring!" and we all cracked up. Several parents had to cover they eyes of their little ones- not cool, Disney!

What is with Disney lately? No dome during rain, animatronics misbehaving...

As for DD, she is on medication and seems to be fine.

Good!!

She has had several incidents since July of waking up with a sore/ swollen, bleeding tongue and three of those times had urinary incontinence (for you nurses out there) as well, including this one. She also has two cousins who have had seizures (one is epileptic) so maybe adding all that up contributed to her driving restriction and put on medication. She had been incredibly stressed by her job, but no other factors that we know of.

Like I said, I'm no doctor,
but stress is definitely going to affect you.

Unfortunately, the Providence job requires a valid driver's licence, which she points out she has (doctor put her on the "honor system" not to drive) but I think it's going to be a no-go.

Too bad... but maybe something better will come along???

As for our upcoming Disney trip, she was horrified when I said we'd have to cancel, and arranged her own babysitter for while we are away. I was touched, but I am not sure we'll be comfortable leaving her.

Nice of her, but....
Yeah, I can see how you'd be reluctant to go.

I want to thank everyone for the medical advice and good wishes- it really is a nice group here.

It is, isn't it?

 

[pkondz]

Exhausting.

I believe you.
Having over 700 guests sleep over
will do that.

But not nearly as much so as yours.

I think you could make a case...

If you're gonna have an exam wouldn't you want it done at Disney?

Welll.....


NO.

Maybe you clarify which add-ons and VIP packages you want next time.

Dang!
Stupid small print...

Next time try a My Pretty Pony shirt.

I saw some men wearing those.


I'll pass, thanks.

I dunno, I think I'd laugh all the way to the bank.

Nice one! Great comp and contrast!

Thanks!

No they're not. My lists are MUCH longer.

Poor Mike!

She's a horny animal, you say???

I used that one on the last update,
so I was stuck.

One. Only one.

Got it.

Hey, I have one JUST like that!

Everyone does, Liesa. Everyone does.

THIS! This is how AK is done. (I KNEW you had it in you.)

Sashaying was in full force.

See... can you feel the stress melt off of you? (No, that's not the Disney heat doing that. It's unhurried Disney time.)

It was by far the most relaxed I was all trip.

I think I'd asked to change my guess an update or two back? I asked for 103 minutes, I believe, but am now seeing that's already taken. Can I change it to 125? I'll PM it in my answer so it's in 2 places.

Sorry. All guesses were locked in prior to that.
Thought I'd answered that.

 

[Heluvsme]

I just read your last two updates, I've just been so busy and got behind, and I just want to thank you. I so needed this reading break, a glimpse into my favorite place, and you provided!

Hoo boy, you were sick! I don't know how you get by on such little sleep, I need my sleep! And shoveling the snow? Ugh. Last season I only had to shovel on 3 occasions (a fairly mild winter here in Kentucky), and it wasn't anywhere near the amount you did, and I hated every minute of it. AND I wasn't sick while doing it! Kudos to you, you're a trooper!

Thanks again.
1. Another Park
2. Hollywood Studios
3. Ummm, I'm gonna say no just to brake the streak
4. Two
5. TOT, will be the last time for you before the entire Marvel transformation
6. Butterfinger cupcake
7. 11:15
8. 13 minutes

Sending you a pm!

 

[MHSweb79]

I Just remembered another entertaining safari ride: Just as we were approaching the first baobob tree and the driver is giving the upside-down tree spiel, and how the trees only have leaves for a couple of months a year, the woman in front of me said to her husband, "I've seen this tree at all times of the year and it hasn't had leaves yet!" She was genuinely confused. I said to my DH, "Can fiberlass sprout leaves?" but he shushed me.
I felt like that guy in Frozen, "Oh, let me tell her! Please let me tell her!"

 

[orangecats2]

I had my top front tooth removed today. I don't feel good and I look hideous! I'll eventually get a crown but until then I want to hide. No one wants to be seen with me!

The rhino has had five previous boyfriends and currently has two!

You shouldn't have been shoveling all that snow when you were sick! And you hadn't had any good sleep! BAD Ponzi! Call in sick!

 

[pkondz]

Funny how that happens, isn’t it? Seems much the same for any young girl. DD16 had a boyfriend for a few months earlier in the year that (thankfully) ended, but she brought another guy around a couple times in December. Every time, she rushes into the basement and disappears like it’s a storm bunker. Heaven forbid there should be any interaction with the parents.

You should go down and sit with them.
You know... to keep them from getting lonely.

I’m just imagining our good friends in the south having cold sweats while reading this horror story.

The thought crossed my mind.

As for me, I feel your pain. I’ve been there. Although I can’t say I’ve ever shoveled that much of the street before.

Do this (it'll be fun. Trust me.)
Shovel a ten foot wide path
down the length of a football field.
Then do it again.

And again.

Good news!
On the fourth pass,
you can quit at the 50 yard line!

As much as I like the castle, I think is my favourite of the park icons. I love the detail. Did you know it’s built from the bones of an old oil rig?

Hmmm.... I'm trying to remember
if I knew that or not.
Seems to me, I might've heard.....


Agh. I'm gonna go with "No! I didn't know that!"

Either way, it is cool.

Dang, that makes perfect sense. Might be a strategy for me to use sometime, although I never do EE as a single rider since DD is always with me.

I think I did one ride once as single rider
when I went with Kay.
She (rightly so) pointed out that she
was there with me.

Reminds me of that song, “Save a horse, ride a cowboy”...

It is very cool to hear a lion roar in person. I had a nice experience some years ago at the Singapore Zoo, where they do a proper night safari. They drive you around in trams in almost complete darkness, except for blue lights used to simulate moonlight and allow you to just see the animals. Come to think of it, Disney could really use some tips from them. Anyway, they stopped us in front of the hyenas when the lion began to roar – their enclosure must have been very close by. As you can imagine, this whipped the hyenas into a frenzy and they started running around and “laughing”. A great experience.

That is cool!
What a great experience.

Two things, I should be OK. Add the gas to the equation, that’s it, I’m out. Need a list written down then.

I hear you.
This was me not long ago.
"We need milk! I'm going to the store."
Get to the store.
"Hmm... oh, I should get some bread.
And we need some deli meat for sandwiches.
Elle will want some strawberries.
Better grab a diet Coke for Ruby.
Oh, and eggs. Need eggs."

Get home.

"We need milk! I'm going to the store."

Listen, you expect me to be able to keep track of how many boyfriends Mary has had? That girl is like the Taylor Swift of the savannah. I don’t have enough fingers. All I know is that they’re never, ever getting back together.

Yep, I think we all have one

It's a rule. I'm tellin' ya.

I don’t really get the hair elastic collection up there, though. Is it “a thing” now or something? Do they ever try to clean it up? It kind of confuses me.

Yeah. I guess it's a thing.
I'd rather it wasn't.

Yeah, it’s OK. I don’t think I did it last trip, but both times before. Definitely worth watching at least once. Last time I leaned forward before they poked me in the back. It’s not bad at all, but I’m one of those ticklish types.

I won't go see it every trip.
Heck I don't see FOTLK every trip, so...

Hmm…interesting. I’m not sure I’ll end up eating there, but if I did, that’s what I was going to try.

I liked it... once I peeled all the cornmeal off.
Could be just me, though.

I love the bicycle/food cart photo that says “best choice for thirst. Yes.” I can just imagine a guy sitting there saying that, as if there’s no debate. It’s the best. End of story.

I thought just about the same thing.
I especially like the "yes" at the end.

1. d. Disney Springs
2. DHS
3. Yes. Why break the trend now?
4. 2
5. d. TOT
6. d. butterfinger cupcake
7. 9pm
8. 7 minutes

Noted.

 

[pkondz]

Late to the party, just read thru everything.

Well hi there! Never had anyone from Whoville before!
to the TR!

Love your humor (or is it humour? )

Thanks! It's spelled with a 'u' of course. Like... funny. See?
Canadian spelling for the win! Yes!

We were at WDW the weekend after your trip & coincidentally will be at DL the last week of March.

Just missed each other, then.
Was it hot or was it hot?

Can't wait to read more!

It'll be a bit.
Gotta wait for all the peeps
to get their answers in for the contest.
Feel free to join in if you like.

 

[franandaj]

Do this (it'll be fun. Trust me.)
Shovel a ten foot wide path
down the length of a football field.
Then do it again.

And again.

Good news!
On the fourth pass,
you can quit at the 50 yard line!

Still gotta get my responses in on the last update, but are you sure I can't get you a snow blower, or at least start a gofundme page to get you one? I bet everyone on the DIS would chip in so you didn't have to shovel anymore and maybe could get some sleep.

 

[irene_dsc]

Elle has her boyfriend over,
so this renders her physically incapable
of lending a hand.

I really hope that once we get to this point, I can still force my kids to be helpful.

I call work and tell them
"I don't know what the roads
are going to be like,
so I'm probably going to be late."

So, I'm thinking that you should've called back and just not gone in...that was crazy, especially since you were sick!

I know I went to see Rogue 1 that night.
I even stayed awake through it.

I'm impressed that you stayed awake!

Why did I pick the Safari and not EE?
(As many of you guessed.)
Because EE has a single rider line,
and I wanted to do the Safari this trip.

Should've guessed that...

I'd never seen wild dogs before,
and the guide mentioned that
they're not out often.
I don't know what they were after,
but they were still neat to see.

That's one of the cool things they had in Zoo Tycoon (silly game where you design a zoo). The kids and I played it a lot for a while, several years ago, and learned about a bunch of animals that were extra fun once we actually saw them in a zoo! But, I don't remember seeing any wild dogs anywhere yet.

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?

3. Just enough to be interesting to gossip about.

Obligatory "end of the line" photo.
Everyone has to take this picture
at least once.
It's a Disney by-law.

I guess I'm a lawbreaker! I get too nervous about dropping my phone to take ride photos on any rollercoasters!

After EE, I headed over to see something
that I thought I'd never see.
It's Tough To Be A Bug.

Still haven't seen that one.

After lunch I wandered around a bit more
with no real destination in mind.
I was just enjoying... not doing anything.
Occasionally I'd snap a photo
if the mood or the scene hit me.

That's the best part of AK. Except when the walls were up around the tree.

Questions, next round:

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?

1. a
2. DHS
3. Yes - it's that Harley shirt
4. 2
5. d
6. d
7. 10:30
8. 4

Will pm you

 

[pkondz]

Very nice! Thanks for asking!

Glad to hear it!

Parenthood. It's very glamorous.

"Listen kid. I cleaned up your puke
and changed your poopy diapers.


Pay up."

Well, this sounds like a good time.

No.

Wait, you're in Canada. I thought you guys all drove Range Rovers and tanks and stuff.

What? Don't be silly.
But don't forget it was boxing day.
It's the day we give the sled dogs a rest
and we use our boxes on wheels instead.
Mine's just got no clearance.

At what point do you go wake up Elle's boyfriend and make him earn his free lodging?

Believe me. The thought crossed my mind.


Darned "guest" rule.

So about a quarter of a mile, then. I can barely make it to the end of my driveway before I'm ready to sleep for a year.

Oh, I was ready for sleep all right.

Good work! Good movie, too.

Happy new year to you, too! Hope you have gotten some sleep by now.

Well....
I was just starting to feel a bit more human....
and then I found myself working the next midnight shift

But as long as you didn't have to do any shoveling.

Oh I was shoveling something all right.

(And when I first tried replying to this...
before the DIS ate it...
I had shoveled an additional 2.5 hours that day.)

It's either that or the shoulder-mounted anti-aircraft missile you keep trying to bring in.

But it's America! I thought everyone did that!!

Haven't heard of these. Trading cards? Are they all different, or was there just one that they give everyone?

They were all different.
No clue what was on them now.

I assume rusty French sounds just like regular French, but with more creaks and squeaks.

Nothing a little WD40 can't fix.
(Except you have to say it in French.)

Well, bulldoze that sucker!

I know! It's way too big.
Takes up valuable roller coaster real estate.

Gotcha. Makes sense to try and catch the animals while they're awake. Except for the animatronic sleeping lion, of course.

It was nice of them to swap out
the fake lions for the real ones
for a few minutes.

Judging from the stinkeye, those people behind you would rather have been in your place as well.

They do look a little like
"Why are you in front of me."
Don't they?

Cool! I didn't even know they had wild dogs.

Me neither.

Wish they had dingos.
Yeah I know. Wrong continent.
Still....
They could have them drag
baby dolls all over the place.

I guess the driver wasn't from New Jersey. He would have been leaning on the horn within 3 seconds.

Excellent! I heard one at a local zoo. Amazing how loud it can be! And amazing the lion was awake!

I know! It's like Miracle on 34th street..... the original version!

Only one. Mary's reputation is overblown. Also, rhinos can be really nasty. Hard to stay in a relationship.

She's got a bit of a bad reputation.

I'm glad I complied during my last trip.

Good thing.
Do not ask what happened to that one guy
who didn't take a photo.

I do remember that from seeing it years ago.

I had no idea that was all in there.

Glad you enjoyed it. I didn't think much of it. Probably because I wasn't a huge fan of the movie to begin with.

I think I enjoyed it because I had such low expectations.

That's pure evil!

But I didn't do it.


Kinda regretting that.

Just getting on the train and watching it crawl at 3 inches/hour would have been enough to set them off!

True. That sucker ain't the fastest in the world.

I like that shot.

And I LOVE that one. Feels like you actually went to Africa.

Thanks!

Hollywood Studios

Yes. Because Harley-Davidson shirt. And anti-aircraft missile.

You're so helpful! I'll say 2. You stick around for the Star Wars fireworks.

TOT

Butterfinger cupcake

11:00 p.m.

7 minutes

PM forthcoming...

Noted. PM received.

 

[pkondz]

1. d. Disney Springs

2. DHS

3. Sticking with no.. one of these times I MAY be correct; hopefully!

4. 3

5. d. TOT

6. d. Butterfinger cupcake

7. 9pm

8. 8 minutes

Noted.

PMing you now.

Got it!

 

[pkondz]

I just read your last two updates, I've just been so busy and got behind

No worries...
I'm so far behind, I'm about ready to throw in the DIS towel.

and I just want to thank you. I so needed this reading break, a glimpse into my favorite place, and you provided!

You're welcome!
Glad I could provide a distraction.

Hoo boy, you were sick!

I was?


Huh. You're right! I was.

Still am a bit.

I don't know how you get by on such little sleep, I need my sleep!

Sometimes I wonder about that too.

And shoveling the snow? Ugh. Last season I only had to shovel on 3 occasions (a fairly mild winter here in Kentucky), and it wasn't anywhere near the amount you did, and I hated every minute of it. AND I wasn't sick while doing it! Kudos to you, you're a trooper!

Well, the darned stuff doesn't go away on its own.



I need a heated driveway.

Thanks again.

You're more than welcome!

1. Another Park
2. Hollywood Studios
3. Ummm, I'm gonna say no just to brake the streak
4. Two
5. TOT, will be the last time for you before the entire Marvel transformation
6. Butterfinger cupcake
7. 11:15
8. 13 minutes

Noted.

Sending you a pm!

Got it!

 

[pkondz]

I Just remembered another entertaining safari ride: Just as we were approaching the first baobob tree and the driver is giving the upside-down tree spiel, and how the trees only have leaves for a couple of months a year, the woman in front of me said to her husband, "I've seen this tree at all times of the year and it hasn't had leaves yet!" She was genuinely confused. I said to my DH, "Can fiberlass sprout leaves?" but he shushed me.
I felt like that guy in Frozen, "Oh, let me tell her! Please let me tell her!"

Priceless!

 

[pkondz]

I had my top front tooth removed today. I don't feel good and I look hideous! I'll eventually get a crown but until then I want to hide. No one wants to be seen with me!

I'm quite sure you don't look hideous.
And if you tell anyone who matters to you
that you had it pulled, they'll understand.
Everyone else doesn't matter.

The rhino has had five previous boyfriends and currently has two!

So... downsizing.
Smart... for a rhino.

You shouldn't have been shoveling all that snow when you were sick! And you hadn't had any good sleep! BAD Ponzi! Call in sick!

No, I probably shouldn't have been....
but someone has to do it.
Way too much for the girls to do.

And... honestly Carrie, if it had been any other
time of year, I would've called in sick.
But.... hard to leave people stuck
at work when it's Christmas time.

 

[pkondz]

Still gotta get my responses in on the last update, but are you sure I can't get you a snow blower, or at least start a gofundme page to get you one? I bet everyone on the DIS would chip in so you didn't have to shovel anymore and maybe could get some sleep.

YOU WILL DO NO SUCH THING!!

Listen people. If you have an overwhelming urge to donate to a good cause,
then I strongly suggest a more deserving charity!

I'm more than happy until such time as I can afford a snowblower.


(But thank you for the thought.
That was really sweet, Alison.)

 

[pkondz]

I really hope that once we get to this point, I can still force my kids to be helpful.

Good luck! You'll be the first!

So, I'm thinking that you should've called back and just not gone in...that was crazy, especially since you were sick!

I probably should have.
But... Christmas... bad enough to be stuck
working the day shift after a midnight...
But at Christmas?

No.

I'm impressed that you stayed awake!

As am I!

Although, to be fair,
there are chunks of the movie
that I don't quite... remember.

Should've guessed that...

Then why didn't you? Hmmmm????

That's one of the cool things they had in Zoo Tycoon (silly game where you design a zoo).

Never played it... but I remember seeing it.
(On the shelf, I mean.)

The kids and I played it a lot for a while, several years ago, and learned about a bunch of animals that were extra fun once we actually saw them in a zoo! But, I don't remember seeing any wild dogs anywhere yet.

So... fun game?

3. Just enough to be interesting to gossip about.

That'd do it alright.

I guess I'm a lawbreaker! I get too nervous about dropping my phone to take ride photos on any rollercoasters!

Okay, you're excused.

Still haven't seen that one.

I think I actually enjoyed seeing the tree carvings
more than the show.
But the show was okay.
May or may not see it again.
Maybe someday.

That's the best part of AK. Except when the walls were up around the tree.

That.... sucked.

1. a
2. DHS
3. Yes - it's that Harley shirt
4. 2
5. d
6. d
7. 10:30
8. 4

Noted.

Will pm you

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