We went to Disney this weekend!
One night only but it was worth it. We decided on Friday night to go if we could get a good rate. I phoned and was able to get $111 plus tax for POFQ. We decided to grab it.
We just needed to get away for 2 days.
We arrived around noon and I was thrilled when they had a room ready for us. (I love going off season.) After settling in our room we took the boat to Downtown Disney. We headed to RAinforest Cafe and sat at the bar. Our waiter was fast. I had some kind of a margarita, and dh and I split the quesadillas. Afterwards, we went shopping. Then headed over to House of Blues. It was one, long, hot walk. Once there we purchased tix to the Gospel Brunch. Then headed to the bar for a drink. I had the best drink ever. A mojo mojito - its water, rum, sugar and lots of mint. Its the most refreshing drink I've ever had. I couldn't taste any alcohol at all.
After more shopping we headed over to Raglund (sp?) Road, the new Irish pub. Dh and I split a grilled chix appetizer and I had a honey wine. We'd love to go back sometime when the band is playing. Later, we each had a choc covered strawberry & fudge which we bought at DD's candystore.
That night we wanted to see Eliot Dyson who performs regularly from W-Sun at POFQ. Upon check in I had asked if was performing and no one was sure. We hit the bar about 8:45pm and he wasn't there! Apparently, he's on vacation. There should be a # to phone and check. No one seems to know until the bar opens. The new guy was having technical problems and couldn't get set up. He wasn't even playing.
Next, we went over to POR to meet up with family we had staying there. We decided to have dinner at the bar and view their entertainment. They have a bigger appetizer selection than POFQ does. (POFQ only has 3 items in their bar but you can buy from the food court and take it to the bar.) Dh and I split shrimp and nachos. I had two white zinfadels.
The first 30 minutes the entertainment was fine. He's a very energetic, entertaining piano player. The kids & parents & old people loved him. I guess I'm at that 'in between age'. After 45 minutes I couldn't stand it anymore. He bangs the piano closer, claps, yells, makes us stand up, do the hokey pokey etc. I just want to watch and have a drink! I don't like mnemonic songs & thats all he sang. Its me! Everyone else loved him and I ended up with a headache. You have to understand. I was in the mood to see Eliot Dyson who plays jazz, rock n' roll etc. Nice, entertaining music. My kind of music.
We all head back to POFQ & the substitute guy is playing. He was fine but he also chats up the audience alot. I come to hear music. But he was very well received and everyone seems to like him.
I had two more white zins there. They really need more waitresses. They only had one & she had a busy night. She informed us that Eliot was on vacation.
I guess the new guy had techinical problems and didn't start until 10pm. They close at midnight so that only gave 2 hours for music. Bummer!
The next day I woke up early and went for a 30 minute walk along the river. Then we checked out. No one else was in line. It took me 30 seconds. THen we headed over to House of Blues. They did a fantastic show. The gospel group we saw was playing two Sundays that month - they rotate schedules. They were really really good. Apostle Cash or something like that.
For my brunch I had salad, fruit, homemade biscuits and butter, a Western Omelette, 3 slices of bacon, 1 sausage, a choc brownie & apple crisp. The food was very good. I also had a huge glass of oj and water. Dh had a crawfish omelette!
Upon leaving the restaurant they offered homemade choc chip cookies which i refused! You know I'm full when they don't appeal to me.
I think Dh loved the gospel brunch even more than I did. He said it was one of the best performances he's seen.
Last night we had a big family dinner to go to. We had veggie lasagna, salad, fruit salad, and homemade bread w/oil &herbs on it. I also had 2 glasses of white wine.
Last night at bedtime I had peanut butter & jam toast.
This a.m. I had jam toast.
homemade chili & bread for lunch
I haven't had dinner yet.
I watched Celebrity Fit Club and Carnie Wilson got in trouble for only eating 3 meals a day. She hasn't been losing like she's supposed to. Everyone encouraged her to eat 5 meals a day. They said her attitude was one of dieting is punishment & I think thats me, too!
Julie, I've asked ds several times and he keeps telling me he hasn't gotten the results yet. Also, he still hasn't taken an MRI. I guess I'll just have to wait this one out.
Anna, I hurt my teeth eating those darn Milk Duds on Friday. I had pain all weekend. Its not worth it!!
Pearliq, I guess I'm an anticrock! After reading about croqs on the board I went to the store and tried them on. They hurt my feet! I couldn't walk in them. Around the house I wear Birkenstocks but I won't wear them out in public. I need to find a comfy shoe that looks halfway decent to wear out in public. We certainly did have a great weekend!
Amy, after all the teeth pain I've endured this weekend I hope I have a Milk Dud free life!
It is not worth it! Like I told Julie I'm still in the dark about ds's condition. He never volunteers info I have have to ask him stuff. I think he's scheduled to go back to the neurologist later this month.
The great thing about going to Disney if you don't have alot of time to take off is that you can spend a whole weeks worth of money in one night!
Seriously, I can't point any fingers cause I'm the same way with bags of chocolate or swedish fish or whatever strikes me at Walgreens. Just another thing to overcome!
. Lot's of good food & drinks too 
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