Canadian Buffoon's Sweet 16 Celebration - Update 01/28 - The End

We last left off with me being a complete ogre and mooch...

Moving on...

as we waited for Liesa, who strolled up
just a few minutes later.

Strolled? You did mean mosey with a choco croissant in hand, right? I'm not sure I've EVER strolled in Disney. Well, maybe when I actually had a stroller to stroll, but that was decades ago!

If you were to actually go to Africa
(Liesa, back me up here.)
you would see baby elephants
spraying water into crocodiles' mouths.

Well duh. I saw TONS of that!


Most know that what
makes or breaks this ride
is the skipper.

Equally important is the placement on the boat. Back of the boat sucks since most of the sound systems are broken you can't hear diddly back there. Either that or it's my antique set of hearing aids that I need to turn up. :rolleyes:

We rode a few more rides,
Indy and POTC,
where both Alison and Liesa
got wet bums

And the consequential IBS.
(Itchy butt syndrome)

A Mint Julep, and...

Still maintain they're better with Bourbon. And in Kentucky. With a hat on.

Need to do that someday! The hat part.

HM of course!
I mean... what else could it be?
(Bonus points. What's your favourite ride?)

Suck up points notwithstanding, HM. But you already know that.

Yup. That's right.
Alison pinched Cinderella's royal bottom.
I caught the mischievous grin on Alison's face
just as she was in the act.
And you can see how Cindy reacted to it.
I believe she even bleated out an
"Oh my goodness!"

:rotfl2::rotfl::lmao:

But fear not! We'll set a date,
and you're all invited!

YAY! Ludefisk and lefse!!!!
 
Around this time, we all decided...
that we were starving to death.

Good thing there were salads available!

:rolleyes2

Do you know how they say "fried chicken"
in France?
(No. Not Royale with poulet.)
(Get the reference(ish)? Bonus points, yes or no.)

NO.

Kay had some Penne pasta while Liesa had a salad.
I have no idea what is wrong with those two!

Okay, confession time. I really wanted the chicken. But I didn't know that sharing was an option, and knew I couldn't even begin to eat even half of the chicken dinner. Everyone sort of disappeared at the Plaza, so fended for myself, and

went with what I knew I could eat. Next time... would someone please share the chicken with me.

Please?

I promise not to spill drinks, cut in line, or take up scooter bag space.

:guilty:


There were mermaids on board
there too!

And I'm tellin' you! Getting down those spiral stairs was TOUGH!!

(And thanks to Alison and Liesa
for letting me indulge myself.

Of course! :) It's a fun ride! One of my favorites, in fact. Almost as nice as the Storybook Boats. :rolleyes:

We were standing in line for a ride, when...
"Dad! There he is!"
I asked the ladies if they'd hold my spot

What? So you could cut in front of everyone after you were done?

:rotfl2::rotfl::lmao:

Mind you, Liesa had a phone call
to take, so she didn't play.
But if she had, I'm sure
I would've beat her too!

uh huh. sure.

And... wow.
They really went all out with the
scenery here!
I was pretty gobsmacked
by it all!
The details! Everywhere!
Look at that old highway
guard rail in the above photo.

I was rather blown away myself!

I think, (help me out here Alison/Liesa)
the line for the ride was about two hours?

I think that sounds about right! IT was packed that day!

By then, we were in need
of some down time
and a bit more fuel.

So we ordered about $300 worth of food and drinks. Even some extra ones to throw around. :cool2:

We settled in and ordered drinks
and some food to nosh on.
We got flatbread and queso.
A cheeseboard. Or was it charcuterie?
Some Pad Thai lobster rolls and chicken rolls.
We also got some mini hot dogs,
which Kay proceeded to devour
since she wouldn't touch anything else.

And the spring rolls were delicious on my flight home. :banana:

All of a sudden,
Liesa throws her drink at me!!

But my aim was so bad.

Apparently, Liesa was hoarding
the napkins to keep as an
impromptu souvenir of the place.

So, I'm a line cutter, taxi moocher, drink spiller, AND hoarder/thief.

Man, I'm one attractive lady!

Sorry, Liesa.
(I still feel badly about that,
by the way. :()

No worries. I'll steal keep a few in April.

We got back to the hotel and...
I was restless.
I headed out for another walk.

It was one of the best nights of my life.
Disney is.. well... magic. You know?

Disney at night IS the best and incredibly magic! Glad you enjoyed your evening after hours time so much.
 
Uh...yes?

I mean, yes, absoutely! :rolleyes1

My condolences.

Well, you see, I'd show you, but...

Butt?

That I was wise in not making time for it during my day there.

See?
You hit 'em over the head
often enough and it finally
sinks in!


I have no idea where they learn that from.

Grandparents.

We're husbands and fathers. It's our default setting.

Yup.

Very true. But I'd be pretty bummed about the rides.

Nah!

<As pkondz lies in the fetal
position, whimpering,
just outside HM.>


Indiana Jones was the one ride I really wanted to experience that I didn't get to in DL. Hit everything else on the list. And Raiders is my favorite movie, too! Killed me not to be able to fit it in.

Oh, you didn't miss much.

It was awesome!!

I'm getting bored. And cold.

Almost there!

:rotfl2: Great movie, though. And book.

::yes::


Well said!
 


Good day sir!

Well, hello there stranger!!
Last time I saw you was
two TRs ago.
And you said the same thing, then! :)


I've been away from the Disboards for quite some time as this year brought me a few life changing events. In April my two furbabies (kitties) passed away within 24 hours of each other

:hug: I'm sorry to hear that.
That must have been very difficult.


and then my (ex)DH of 20 years and I amicably split up.

Hmmm... I'm not sure
how to respond to this.
I'm sorry, or I'm happy for you.

Amicably sounds much better
than the alternative however.

How about I just give you a hug :hug:
and you take that in any capacity
that you see fit. Okay? :)


Now, for the first time in my life, I am living alone.....and loving it :)

Well! I'm glad you're loving it! :goodvibes


The first thing I did when I logged back on is check for any of your trip reports that I have missed, and of course I came across this one. Looking forward to hearing about the rest of your trip, and possibly the next one coming up in a few months?

And I'm glad to see you again! :)

After this TR, I'll be posting about
my road trip (including several DISmeets)
and my last trip to WDW.


In February I will be going to Disneyland for the 7th time but it will actually be the first time in 20 years that I'll see it in it's "normal attire". The past 4 times I've gone in November when all the holiday decorations are up

Really!
This was the first time in
40 years that I saw
WDW during the holiday season.


It is so magical and breathtaking at that time of year, it's going to feel so different this time, especially the Haunted Mansion.

::yes::

I've heard of the HM overlay.
I'd like to see it some time.


My best friend is joining me again and for his Christmas gift I have purchased two tickets to the Dessert Party for the World of Color. So looking forward to sitting during the show with some treats and a few alcoholic bevy's instead of being squished in like sardines trying to peer between people to see some of the show.

I would think that seated
(with treats!)
is a bit better than
peering around a Dad with
child on shoulders.


Nice to see you again!!
 
Well here I am, catching up!

Hi Tammie! :)

So busy lately. I have to say, I am really appreciating the things DH does for me every day. Now that he is away, I can really see all he does.

I don't think I knew he was gone?
Where'd he go? Up North, blazing the trail?


Hope you are staying warm up there. I am chilly at high 50's, enjoying my last Winter in the south.

Oh, yup. It's been really mild.
I think for the most part
the temps have been around 15F,
so not bad at all. :)


Only 4 hours to get to DLR? It is hard to time your travel to avoid the traffic sometimes.

I think I timed it
to not avoid it. :sad2:


Love the DISmeets, and seeing your first experience with this resort.

:goodvibes

It was all wonderful!

RSR is so much fun! I hope you rode it in the dark, too?

No I didn't!
I didn't even know it'd be
different in the dark!


What is the 1905 Lounge? A second club 33 type?

1901 Lounge is in California Adventure
and is for Club 33 members.


I saw the magic, and spotted "it"

Did you!
Well, then I'll credit
you for seeing it.


Looking forward to more.

Shouldn't be too long...
Have a few things coming up first.


Heading to my parents for Christmas in Arkansas this year. If I don' get back here soon, Merry Christmas everyone!

That sounds wonderful!
Have a Merry Christmas, Tammie!
 


Hmmm...this sounds like foreshadowing...

No. Not at all.



yes.


Oh gosh. Ick!

"Ick"!
The perfect adjective
to describe it!


:rotfl2:Pkondz, always asking life's important questions.

Someone has to.
Otherwise you don't get
the important answers.


That sounds like Liesa. Ugh. :laughing:

:lmao:

Awww! Itty bitty baby castle!

so.... tiny!

Whatever makes you feel better. Liesa the line cutter! Again, ugh!

I would never do that!

Sadly, you can't always get what you want.

You're a braver man than I for taking on the puke cups!

Not without putting up a fight!


Couldn't have said it better myself!

:)

I think this is so lovely! I really hope to get there to see it someday.

It really is a nice little
reminder of where this all
started from.


Oh no! Lucky you! Wet bums are the only thing that deters me from water rides...

Ah, no a fan of IBS?
(Liesa's term. Itchy bum syndrome.)


Oooh bonus! I know this one! Splash Mountain! I believe @TheLittleKatie and I share this interest.

::yes::

This is so cool! I'd never heard of this before. Thanks for the fun fact.

You're welcome!

Srsly Pkondz! Think of the children here! Your beautiful family...

Meh. They're old enough.
They can fend for themselves.


Ok...that's a bit of a low blow...

Well, she is a fish, so...

uh...


Nevermind. Family board.


:hyper: I love Disney weddings!

Do you now!

;)

Nope. Do I still get the bonus for admitting defeat here? :angel:

Yes you do.

Naturally. When is it NOT time for dole whip floats...?

Never.

This would be the biggest adjustment for me, I think. But it would be fabulous!

It was!
Just.... wander over
to the next park.


Congrats! I get fairly competitive with this one.

:laughing:
You'd probably beat me then.
I'm not very good.

Just... better than the rest!


Woah!! That's wild! Glad to hear it was so excellent though. Worth it.

It was! It really was!


:rotfl2:Bahah love this! I suspect there were many more than eleven though. I'm sure you're right. Disney = perfect conditions for meltdowns.

Yep. Nothing like Disney
to totally stress people out.


So pretty! This is a sight for sore eyes. :goodvibes

:)
 
Why you're very welcome!

:)

Apparently they did. For a long time, in fact. ;)

:blush:

I do tend to the verbose,
don't I.



I know.
It was a first for us
and then they tore it down.
I'll miss it.


Never a bad way to pass the time!

I don't do that with just anyone
you know!


Tiffy's!!!! :love:

Yes! Tiffy's!

Awwww, after a long day and a very long drive, what a wonderful way to end the day and start something new!

It really was!
By the time I got back
to my room,
I felt.... alive.


Peek a boo!

:wave:

Just little 'ol me.

Yep! :)

Personally I prefer camelback, but...

Ah!
Got a little thing
for Aladdin, do ya?


But good things come in small packages, or so I'm told. ;)

::yes::

I am 50. I don't hop.

I disagree.
You hopped.


As for elbowing? They were in my way. AND, the line was what... 5 minutes long?

The end (of the line)
justifies the means.


Don't worry! I was effectively pooped out the other end and had a happy voyage behind me.

See??? Seeee?????

OH. But yes. You are. Er, did.

Yes.

Ask me if I'll do it again.

LOL! We think alike. :rotfl:

Apparently!

How could one not?!

Yes, definite magic going on there.

::yes:: :goodvibes

Okay, Update #1, done; 15 more to go...

:blush:

Sorry!

Um, there IS a slightly different version of this story on someone else's thread... eh hemm...

But everyone knows
they come to this TR
for accuracy.


3) and spilling a drink on the table (of which not one drop ever touched him)

I dodge.
Quick reflexes.


I could start with the waistline as Item #1. Then we can move on to the flabby arms which closely resemble wet noodles. And perhaps finish with the thighs that will never see a set of shorts on them again in public.

I think I will
refrain from responding.


And a helmet?

;)

JK.

Noted. Helmet.

It does?! EEK!

Uhh, I don't think anyone was serious upset with me...?

:blush::blush::blush::blush::blush::blush::blush:

:lmao:
 
We last left off with me being a complete ogre and mooch...

Moving on...

Yep. That's where we left off.

Strolled? You did mean mosey with a choco croissant in hand, right? I'm not sure I've EVER strolled in Disney. Well, maybe when I actually had a stroller to stroll, but that was decades ago!

My apologies.
You are quite correct.
It was a definite mosey.

I don't recall the croissant, however.

Not saying it wasn't there...
just don't remember that part.


Well duh. I saw TONS of that!

:confused3
Of course you did.

Equally important is the placement on the boat. Back of the boat sucks since most of the sound systems are broken you can't hear diddly back there. Either that or it's my antique set of hearing aids that I need to turn up. :rolleyes:

Yeah.
The people at the back
are wondering if they're
on the same ride as
those at the front.


And the consequential IBS.
(Itchy butt syndrome)

Butt!
Dang it. I thought it was "bum".

Well, the intent is the same.


Still maintain they're better with Bourbon. And in Kentucky. With a hat on.

Need to do that someday! The hat part.

Well, you would be far more
qualified to make that determination
than I would. :)


Suck up points notwithstanding, HM. But you already know that.

Really?
I could have sworn you mentioned
that EE was your favourite?

Or am I confusing you with
someone else.


(Wouldn't be the first time!)

YAY! Ludefisk and lefse!!!!

:laughing:
 
Good thing there were salads available!

:rolleyes2

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All will be explained.

Okay, confession time. I really wanted the chicken. But I didn't know that sharing was an option, and knew I couldn't even begin to eat even half of the chicken dinner. Everyone sort of disappeared at the Plaza, so fended for myself, and

went with what I knew I could eat. Next time... would someone please share the chicken with me.

Please?

Well, it depends....

I promise not to spill drinks, cut in line, or take up scooter bag space.

:guilty:

If you do all the above again...
then I'll split some chicken with you.

:hug:

And I'm tellin' you! Getting down those spiral stairs was TOUGH!!

Did you find it so?

Of course! :) It's a fun ride! One of my favorites, in fact. Almost as nice as the Storybook Boats. :rolleyes:

:rolleyes1

I doubt I'll repeat it.

What? So you could cut in front of everyone after you were done?

:rotfl2::rotfl::lmao:

What? You think you got the
market cornered on that?

Besides.
I had a child with me.
I always excuse parents
with children.


:rolleyes1

uh huh. sure.

Wanna put some money on that?
Hmmmm????


I was rather blown away myself!

I'm so glad Alison brought
us that way!


I think that sounds about right! IT was packed that day!

:faint:
No kidding!

So we ordered about $300 worth of food and drinks. Even some extra ones to throw around. :cool2:

What's fine dining
without a food fight?


And the spring rolls were delicious on my flight home. :banana:

:laughing:
So you did eat them!

But my aim was so bad.

And my dodging skills
are on point!


So, I'm a line cutter, taxi moocher, drink spiller, AND hoarder/thief.

Man, I'm one attractive lady!

Well, I think so.
Despite all the above. ;)


No worries. I'll steal keep a few in April.

Oh! You're going there in April?
Hmmm... got room for one more? :)


Disney at night IS the best and incredibly magic! Glad you enjoyed your evening after hours time so much.

I think that was the best
part of the whole trip!
 
Friends?
I think I've replied to everyone.

But if I've missed you,
please let me know!
 
Mon Dieu! apparently it's been too long since I've been here, can't for the life of me figure out how to do the quote/reply thing so I guess I'll have to do it the old fashioned way:upsidedow Keeping up with social media is not my forte.

Well, hello there stranger!!
Last time I saw you was
two TRs ago.
And you said the same thing, then!
:)


Two trip reports ago? yikes, it's really been that long? I guess I've got more reading to do:rolleyes1

:hug: I'm sorry to hear that.
That must have been very difficult.


Hmmm... I'm not sure
how to respond to this.
I'm sorry, or I'm happy for you.

Amicably sounds much better
than the alternative however.

How about I just give you a hug :hug:
and you take that in any capacity
that you see fit. Okay?
:)


Thank you, it's all good. I'm a firm believer in everything happens for a reason and life goes on. No regrets :)


This was the first time in
40 years that I saw
WDW during the holiday season.


I imagine it's absolutely beautiful, this is definitely on my bucket list. I've been to WDW once when it was way too hot and unfortunately right now being a Canadian living on the west coast, it is very pricey to vacation there. One day...

After this TR, I'll be posting about
my road trip (including several DISmeets)
and my last trip to WDW.


:-) Fantastic! Looking forward to all of them

I would think that seated
(with treats!)
is a bit better than
peering around a Dad with
child on shoulders.


Yes, especially when you're short like me. I am also not keen on waiting in line 90 minutes prior to the show, with a fastpass, just to get a semi decent view


Nice to see you again!!

Thank you, likewise. I shall remain lurking in the background.
 
Mon Dieu! apparently it's been too long since I've been here, can't for the life of me figure out how to do the quote/reply thing so I guess I'll have to do it the old fashioned way:upsidedow Keeping up with social media is not my forte.

Highlight the text you want to quote and click "+quote".
At the bottom, just click "Insert Quotes".
Click "Quote these messages" on the popup window.
Voila.


Two trip reports ago? yikes, it's really been that long? I guess I've got more reading to do:rolleyes1

If you wish,
I won't force anyone
to read all this crap.


Thank you, it's all good. I'm a firm believer in everything happens for a reason and life goes on. No regrets :)

Pretty darned good attitude.
Mind if I adopt it?


I imagine it's absolutely beautiful, this is definitely on my bucket list. I've been to WDW once when it was way too hot and unfortunately right now being a Canadian living on the west coast, it is very pricey to vacation there. One day...

Yup. It's not all that cheap
from the middle, either.


:-) Fantastic! Looking forward to all of them

:)

Yes, especially when you're short like me. I am also not keen on waiting in line 90 minutes prior to the show, with a fastpass, just to get a semi decent view

That's not a fastpass,
that's a slowpass.


Thank you, likewise. I shall remain lurking in the background.

:wave:
 
It does?! EEK!

Uhh, I don't think anyone was serious upset with me...?

:blush::blush::blush::blush::blush::blush::blush:

To be totally fair, it sounds nothing like the Liesa I've gotten to know...but you're a good sport for being the butt of the joke either way! :hug:

Ah, no a fan of IBS?
(Liesa's term. Itchy bum syndrome.)

:rotfl2:
And to think, I've always been using that acronym wrong! Well, now don't I feel embarrassed!! :blush:

Well, she is a fish, so...

uh...


Nevermind. Family board.

:eek: :lmao:Oh dear.

:laughing:
You'd probably beat me then.
I'm not very good.

Just... better than the rest!

I'm also no good. Just better than Nathan and my other family members. Or at least good at sabotaging them. I'm not above a little elbow jabbing to make my way to the top... :rolleyes1
 
Oh you are so missing Out! Ruebens are my total guilty pleasure. Not only do I make a halfway decent one I know of several local places to get great ones.



We had a group in HS who would get together. Band geeks, go figure. And we would watch the movies. We could quote almost every line in time with the movie. But I had no idea they said cherries! I knew the lines, small rocks, and that in the end she conceded, "tis a fair copf" plus a whole lot more worthless lines as well.
if you ever end up down here in my neck of the woods try rockafellas in Temecula. they have amazing rubens and they are HUGE
 

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