Canadian Buffoon's Exhausted Vacation - Update 09/01 - New TR link!

[Tracy161]

I'm sure not!
You can't go to Florida anymore
without Doc tracking you down
and thrusting a cheescake
into your arms!

Nope! And thank goodness for it

If we have anything to say about it, it will not be the last time you see Coni and I.
We would have loved more time also, but didn't want to interfere with your plans either.
right back.

Honestly, if not for my "four parks challenge", I could have talked your ears off the rest of the night and enjoyed every moment

I mean... it shouldn't take anyone more
than 20 minutes to get ready and go, right?

You clearly don't live with me...

I look... well, just look at the
titles of almost all my TRs...

Usually I don't have to prove
to people that I'm certifiable,
but I handed over my dive card
and told him my sizes.

Did you just read that like this?

Still, there were kids who were
thrilled to Play with the Disney
diver which was cool for them
I'm sure.

Well, did you?

Of course I did! Is there even another way?

What a great day! Although I would have been bummed about a few things with the dive experience, too. But - as usual - you always make the most out of things

 

[docsoliday1]

Honestly, if not for my "four parks challenge", I could have talked your ears off the rest of the night and enjoyed every moment

It wouldn't have been talking our ears off...we were talking just as much and enjoying every minute.

You clearly don't live with me...

Clearly, but, I'm all too familiar with the female getting ready about as fast as a snail concept.

So he can clearly not choose the cup in front of you.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Wonder if anyone recognizes
that quote?

Sorry. I had to look it up.

Well... If you really want to learn...
101 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801

Nice.

I was still bleary eyed and semi-comatose
when I called National at 8:15am asking if
they could send a shuttle over to ASMu
to pick me up.

"Of course, sir. We just need to
attach the external tank and
booster rockets and we'll have
you on your way in not time."

Wow, I'm surprised that was still cheaper than the Lyft.

I grabbed Betty (the GPS) and my wallet,
and shoved my sunglasses w/case into
a front pocket, which looks very impressive,
let me tell ya.


Sorry. Family board.

You were going to be happy to see everyone.

Knowing my... interest... in Ariel,

And seeing your sunglasses case...

Okay, it wasn't 20 games,
it was more like 4-5.
And he beat me every time.
The sun was in my eyes
and he sent his dog out
to distract me.
Which is a dirty trick,
but adorable.

Figures. @docsoliday1 always did seem like the shady type.

Okay... I'm mean... but...
I kinda found it funny how
consternated he looked when
we saw it was closed!
Who closes shop on a Thursday??

Gotta admit, that's a little weird.

I stopped at the gas station
that's near the MK parking
booths (you have to go through
them to return the car...
the damage was considerable. )

Eh, it's a rental.

It was Food & Wine of course,
(you have been paying attention, right?
Tell me if you have or haven't.)

Well...for the most part. My attention occasionally seems to w--SQUIRREL!

Disney is really slipping with
their snacks. This one tasted
like it was made of wood!

Ew. You'd think the frosting would help with that.

Let me know when your
stomach has stopped heaving...

Ok, I will.

Ready?

What? No. Gimme a minute here.

Okay, I'll wait some more.


Now?

Impatient much? This is next-level queasiness.

How about now?

I think I'm feeling b--hang on...

Now?

I think I got it out of my system.

I took the photo and promptly turned
around and marched out of the park.

And flushed more AP money down the toilet.

I must admit that I was just a bit...
disappointed with this dive.
Usually, (I've done this two prior times)
when I do this dive, I interact with the
guests either in the observation area(s)
or in the Coral Reef restaurant.
I'm usually the only one who does it.
This time, it seemed like everyone was
doing it and so there were fewer
opportunities to interact.

Dang. Sorry it wasn't quite up to expectations.

Did you just read that like this?

Still, there were kids who were
thrilled to Play with the Disney
diver which was cool for them
I'm sure.

Well, did you?

Absolutely I did. The emphasis was there in the writing.

The reason I noticed is because
it makes for a cute video.
And that's all the videographer shot.
There were zero shots of me, so...
I didn't bother to buy a video
of other people swimming.

But you still bought a droid you didn't want...

Maybe that's a good thing.
How's your stomach?
Feeling better?

Still touch-and-go. Just let it rest.

The hammerhead was a new addition,
and I gotta admit to a bit of...
uncertainty when it swam up to me.

Understandable.

Smoked Corned Beef
(with Crispy Potatoes, Cheese Curds,
Pickled Onions and Beer-Cheese Fondue.)

Sounds pretty appetizing. Although "crispy potatoes" looks suspiciously like...chips.

I was tired, so didn't complain
about the 2-minute wait,
although I'd be totally justified,
don't you think?

Yes! Write a strongly-worded letter.

 

[pkondz]

Indeed, 6 or 8 rides for their 1 or 2.

I have many talents with my feet.

Oh???

So then I'll assumed you skipped deodorant.

You assume incorrectly.

I knew more specifically.

 

[pkondz]

Sorry I didn't get this one.

It's from MASH.

Perfect gift for you. Good job @docsoliday1

Excuses, excuses, excuses.

All valid. All accurate.

I LOVE ice cream!

It's why we all scream for it!

This made me worry as soon as I read it.

Your worry was justified, but...
it wasn't too bad.

See, I knew you would regret it.

A bit.
Wasn't too bad, though.
Probably really either cost
me nothing or just a couple bucks.

Great photo of you!!

Thanks!

This is a beautiful shot. Worth walking all the way there and then back to the front.

Thanks, Vanessa!

I'm sorry. I've read of at least one of your other dives and know how much fun you had. ​

Ah well...
Next time will be better.

Nope

I think I'm around 60/40...
With more leaning towards
not emphasizing the words.

I'm happy to hear you haven't given up.

While it had its disappointments,
it was still enjoyable enough to
do again... and hopefully, I'll have
more opportunities to be a
makeshift underwater CM and
even get it on video.

These all look really delicious.

They all were.

Looks very refreshing.

It was really good!

Sorry I got behind again but I did enjoy the 2 updated I was behind on. Since we're leaving in 5 days I'm sure I will get even further behind.

I strongly recommend you
postpone your trip until
I have completed this TR.

 

[pkondz]

It's been mentioned several times already, but the quote is from M*A*S*H. My husband loves that show!

You married a very smart man, obviously.

Dessert is certainly one of the best things in life... ice cream is usually fine. I actually like it much more now than I did before...

Hmmmm….

It depends on my mood.
Sometimes I need ice cream.
Sometimes I want pie.


mmm.... pie...

Sometimes I want cake.

I am suddenly hungry...

I LOVED ice cream while pregnant and that seemed to stick after M arrived. I'll usually pick cake or some other dessert over ice cream, but I do enjoy it!

Please tell me you craved
pickles, too!

​

I'm glad you had a great time with Doc and Coni! The mug he gave you is PERFECT for you!

I had a really nice time with them.
And yes! Perfect mug!

You bet I did!

What a bummer of an experience! I know you really (usually) enjoy the dive experience, so it's really too bad that both the dive itself and the video were so lackluster for you. I hope your next experience is better!

It wasn't the greatest...
but I still enjoyed the actual
dive itself, for the most part.

That looks SO GOOD! I do love corned beef (and cheese!) so that dish looks completely up my alley. Yum!

It was really good!
I'd recommend it.

You certainly did!

I was hungry!

Everything looks very good, though!

Everything was.

I'm glad you finally enjoyed an early night. I'm hoping that early night resulted in lots of good sleep!

You'll see.

 

[pkondz]

I would hate that, everywhere should take MB as payment

Right?
When I get home, it should still work!

Yes, that did not look like it tasted good at all! Sugar cookie it is not!

Sugar cookie it should be!

Very cool!

Love doing Divequest.

Sorry it wasn’t as fun as your other dives, it would be cool to interact with the kids!

It's the best part.
I love seeing them smile.
And... you can't do that in the
real world.
You wave to a little kid and the
parent thinks you're trying to
abduct them or something.

That is a bummer, boo to the person taking the videos!

Was less than impressed.
I mean... don't you think job #1
would be "Make sure you get everyone"?

I tried this in 2018 and I really liked it

It was good!

Yum!

Correct!

Those look really good with interesting combinations

They were.

This looks very good. I think regular mimosas are just okay, this sounds better with a tropical juice!

I like mimosas...
I loved this.

How nice you were able to spend more time with Doc and his wife, even if he beat you at pool!

It was a nice way to spend a day.
Even though he's a terrible host
(because he kept winning.)

 

[pkondz]

Nope! And thank goodness for it ​

Everyone should always have
a cheesecake with them.

For emergencies.

You clearly don't live with me... ​

Yup.
The cameras show that it takes
you at least... uh... um...

I of course have no idea how
long it takes you to get ready.

Of course I did! Is there even another way?

Not for me!

What a great day! Although I would have been bummed about a few things with the dive experience, too. But - as usual - you always make the most out of things

But of course I did!

It was a pretty darned good day.

 

[pkondz]

Sorry. I had to look it up.

That's okay.
I'm actually a bit surprised at
the number of people who
have recognized it!

Nice.

Got an education, did you?

Wow, I'm surprised that was still cheaper than the Lyft.

I get a good rate with National.

You were going to be happy to see everyone.

In a big way!

And seeing your sunglasses case...

Figures. @docsoliday1 always did seem like the shady type.

Very nefarious.
Don't ever trust him.

Gotta admit, that's a little weird.

It's Thursday!!!

Eh, it's a rental.

One thing I've noticed...
They almost never come and
do the vehicle inspection anymore.
As a result, I've stopped worrying
about dings.
"It was like that when I got it.
Prove me wrong."

Well...for the most part. My attention occasionally seems to w--SQUIRREL!

Okay, Dug.

Ew. You'd think the frosting would help with that.

Apparently... not so much.

Ok, I will.

What? No. Gimme a minute here.


Impatient much? This is next-level queasiness.

Take as much time as you need.
I fully understand.

I think I'm feeling b--hang on...

Annnndddd….
there it is!

I think I got it out of my system.

Yes, I saw that.

And flushed more AP money down the toilet.

That's what APs are for, no?

Dang. Sorry it wasn't quite up to expectations.

Still better than most things
I do on a daily basis...
but there was definitely room
for improvement on that one.

Absolutely I did. The emphasis was there in the writing.

But you still bought a droid you didn't want...

Good point!

Still touch-and-go. Just let it rest.

Hate to tell you this...
There'll be more in the
next update.

You've been warned.

Understandable.

Sounds pretty appetizing. Although "crispy potatoes" looks suspiciously like...chips.

Yeah...
Love how they do that.
You can make swill sound
good if you word it up enough.

Yes! Write a strongly-worded letter.

You're thinking I didn't???

 

[Jules76126]

Just Friends, Sir

Wonder if anyone recognizes
that quote?
Anyways...

I did not although I was too young for MASH

It was Food & Wine of course,
(you have been paying attention, right?

For the most part

I must admit that I was just a bit...
disappointed with this dive.
Usually, (I've done this two prior times)
when I do this dive, I interact with the
guests either in the observation area(s)
or in the Coral Reef restaurant.
I'm usually the only one who does it.
This time, it seemed like everyone was
doing it and so there were fewer
opportunities to interact.

I never knew that the people waving were guests doing the dive experience. Pretty cool.

Still, there were kids who were
thrilled to "play" with the "Disney
diver" which was "cool" for them
I'm "sure".

Did you just read that like this?

Still, there were kids who were
thrilled to Play with the Disney
diver which was cool for them
I'm sure.

Well, did you?

I did not

Would I do it again?
Absolutely.
But was it as great as
the last two times.
Unfortunately, no.

Sorry to hear that they didn't take any video of you. I really think they should be required to at least take some video of all guests. Really the loss is on Disney since they lost a sale. Good to know you would do it again though despite the lackluster experience this time.

I would have definitely ordered this. Cornbeef is one of my favs.

All of these look really good.

 

[docsoliday1]

Figures. @docsoliday1 always did seem like the shady type.

Hey!!!

I RESEMBLE that remark.

I had a really nice time with them.
And yes! Perfect mug!

Yep, same here. Enjoyed our time even though it was too brief.

Very nefarious.
Don't ever trust him.

Hey!!!

I RESEMBLE that remark.

I would have definitely ordered this. Cornbeef is one of my favs.

It was one of the best things I had there. Would have been better for me without the onions, but amazing.

All of these look really good.

I will agree to disagree

 

[pkondz]

I did not although I was too young for MASH

You're never too young for MASH.

For the most part

Which is more than I
should really expect
from anyone!

I never knew that the people waving were guests doing the dive experience. Pretty cool.

I did not

I think I'm running about
50/50 on those who do vs
those who don't.

Sorry to hear that they didn't take any video of you. I really think they should be required to at least take some video of all guests. Really the loss is on Disney since they lost a sale.

I stopped to talk to the guy
who edited the video, but
he was busy with another guest.
At that point, I just mentally
shrugged and decided I didn't
feel like wasting my time.
I left.

Good to know you would do it again though despite the lackluster experience this time.

Still a lot of fun.
More so, the other times, but...

I would have definitely ordered this. Cornbeef is one of my favs.

I think you'd be happy with it.

All of these look really good.

They all were!

 

[pkondz]

Yep, same here. Enjoyed our time even though it was too brief.

Hey!!!

I RESEMBLE that remark.

You absolutely do.

 

[SimplyGoofy]

I am suddenly hungry...

I do what I can.

Please tell me you craved
pickles, too!

I adore pickles always, whether pregnant or not. The ice cream (and the Mexican food and the regular Coca-Cola) were the out-of-the-ordinary cravings for me.

 

[pkondz]

I do what I can.

You did what you do!

I adore pickles always, whether pregnant or not.

I love a good pickle.
Every burger "Extra pickles".
I will gladly drive out of
my way for good pickles.

The ice cream (and the Mexican food and the regular Coca-Cola) were the out-of-the-ordinary cravings for me.

 

[lvcourtneyy]

Quote from MASH.
It's been a while, but I
used to be able to do
the dialogue along with
the actors.

Never seen it

You're too young.
But... Read that chapter of yours.
Yikes!

I saw this posted a while back and it might as well be my autobiography!

Even at Disney?

Depends on what day of a Disney trip lol. Day 1 I'm full of energy and ready to go. By the end, it takes a little longer. I'm getting old.

I was told to just tell them
I was returning a rental car.

So... if you ever want
free parking at MK...

To be one with the Seas,
one must leave the Seas.

Ancient ocean proverb.

That could be a Moana quote! Send it to Disney and request royalties.

 

[pkondz]

Never seen it

Shame on you!!!!



Actually... I'd be interested
to see how it holds up for
someone who's never seen it.

I saw this posted a while back and it might as well be my autobiography!

OMG.
That's me!!!

Depends on what day of a Disney trip lol. Day 1 I'm full of energy and ready to go. By the end, it takes a little longer. I'm getting old.

You...

You're.....


You're getting....





Whelp! Guess I'm as good
as dead and in the ground!

That could be a Moana quote! Send it to Disney and request royalties.

Uh huh... this is Disney we're
talking about, right?

Mine:
To be one with the Seas,
one must leave the Seas.

Ancient ocean proverb.

Theirs:
To be one with the Sea,
one must depart the Seas.

Ancient Moanian proverb.


Totally different.
And un-sue-able.

 

[vamassey1]

It's from MASH.

I loved that show, but it's been years since I watched an episode. I need to introduce this to my kids.

Your worry was justified, but...
it wasn't too bad.

Could have been a whole lot worse.

Ah well...
Next time will be better.

Love the "half full" attitude.

I strongly recommend you
postpone your trip until
I have completed this TR.

Not gonna happen.

 

[pkondz]

I loved that show, but it's been years since I watched an episode. I need to introduce this to my kids.

I haven't watched in a while.
Not years, but... year, probably.

Could have been a whole lot worse.

Yep.

Love the "half full" attitude.

Who drank half my drink!!!
I could've sworn it was full
just a sec....


VANESSA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not gonna happen.

Well... poop.

 

[juniorbugman]

Just Friends, Sir


Wonder if anyone recognizes
that quote?
Anyways...

I didn't until I googled it and then had that aha moment as I remember that episode well. I still watch M.A.S.H as sometimes I find it on the History channel.

Then again, if they move it won't matter...
Well... If you really want to learn...
101 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801

Yup we will learn lots at that place. All good I am sure. We all need to visit our local libraries to keep them in business.

He surprised me with a nice gift.
Knowing my... interest... in Ariel,
he got me a mug that is black,
but when heated shows a scene.
Here's a photo I snapped when
I made some hot chocolate the
other day:

Very nice mug - I like the ones that have surprises like that.

Okay, it wasn't 20 games,
it was more like 4-5.
And he beat me every time.

That is because silly boy it is his pool table and he knows where all the nocks and crannies are to get the best shots. Never play against a pool shark.

Who closes shop on a Thursday??

Apparently this place does.

Still, there were kids who were
thrilled to "play" with the "Disney
diver" which was "cool" for them
I'm "sure".


Did you just read that like this?

Still, there were kids who were
thrilled to Play with the Disney
diver which was cool for them
I'm sure.

Well, did you?

Nope I didn't.

And I am with the other person who said "but you were supposed to go to AK sometime today". Boy what do we have to do to get points in this report? Ha ha.

2. Which park do I visit first?
a. MK
b. Epcot
c. AK
d. DHS
e. DTD

Answer: b. Epcot

Looks like you had fun swimming with the fishies. Too bad about the pictures and the video.
Pm sent with contest answers.