Well except for the altitude sickness....I enjoyed every minute.
Plus she had been up in the middle of the night listing stuff on eBay and didn't come back to bed until about 7AM.
I made some coffee with the crappy packets they have in the room.
we didn't have time to do anything else besides go to Disney Springs.
Last weekend while in Denver I found it in my carry on. That worked out well because I didn’t pack enough warm weather clothes. I was able to wear it on the trip!
so we stopped at Starbucks for an iced coffee for me, remember the nasty hotel room coffee?
I had the Plaza Inn Chicken dinner and that still takes the cake!
The Shine Cake! A butter cake soaked in Moonshine, an adults only dessert. This was so so good. The buttery cake was rich and the glaze was sweet and the moonshine had just enough of a molasses flavor that the cake was perfectly balanced. Fran stopped eating it about three quarters of the way through and let me finish.
Our destination was Jellyrolls.
and I assured them all that I was OK, and was more concerned about the camera than my own safety.
I'm getting old enough that soon it could be serious!
“He11 yeah! I need a drink more than ever now!”
While she was at the bar, the pianists were playing Sweet Caroline. The crowd was singing along, and as typical of live performances, performers would stop playing occasionally and let audience take it. On the chorus, where the lyrics begin “Sweet Caroline…” the audience sang the “oh, oh, oh” while pianos cut out. I thought to myself, I haven't drank enough yet to get in on this party.
At least she could have warned me!
That looks like a MONSTROUS splinter! Glad people raced to your aid!
Jelly Rolls sounds like a lot of fun. I had no idea how busy it was.
Too bad the fried chicken wasn't the best, but my oh my does that cake sound magnificent
Via Napoli is always a winner
Have I said how excited I am
Ouch ouch ouch! Talk about ending the trip with a bang! I'm glad it wasn't worse but still.....flippin' splinter!
Jellyrolls sounds like a lot of fun at least Even with the wrong cocktail ;-)
They don't carry "beautiful" size?
How very odd.
I'm the same.
No women on the shirt. (No. Seriously.)
If there's a unique looney toons one, then I'm happy... but only have... 2 of those? (You've... heck everyone has seen one of them.)
hmmm.... Not sure if I'd call mine "criteria". I just have to like it. A lot.
I guess if I don't have an instant gut feeling of "That's cool!!"... then I pass.
No!! May have to increase length of stay.... may have to get off my duff and book some trips!
YES!!!!!!!
Did you know I was all excited about it... and showed Kay, thinking she'd get excited too. Instead I got a "meh".
Soooo disappointed.
You've done that a time or too as well... I actually kind of envy you. Once I'm up.... I'm just... up.
Ouch. No wonder she was tired later!
Not being a coffee drinker... why don't you bring your own? Or is it more trouble than it's worth?
I like that. Better than "she woke up"
That's not so bad!
It was in there the whole time?
No! That is not poutine! You can dress it up, but... Oh... here:
http://smokespoutinerie.com/menu/
I've heard a couple of reviews on this place now.
You know, it used to be said that being seated by the kitchen was the worst seat in the house. But I love being able to watch what's going on in there!
How was that?
You are the second person in the last few days who's said the exact same thing.
So is the Plaza better than Prime Time? I remember it as being really good... but don't remember which one was better.
I'm positive I know...
Yep!
Aw.. I love turtles. I used to catch them when I was skipping out of going to church.
Don't know them, but meeting up with people is always nice.
Lucky! It doesn't look like it's overly full.
Must try to remember that. I'd prefer balsamic as well. Then again, I wasn't impressed with the place so it's not likely that I'll return.
Yum.
But you know me.
Nope. Where's the meat???
Really! It doesn't look light at all.
Always wanted to go there.
No. That's not on you. A board sticking up 1/2" is dangerous.
Interesting. Hadn't heard that technique....
No... wait.... I have! "Soak in a hot tub"... I'm sure I've heard that.... somewhere.
Well get on that!
My Dad's been in construction all his life. He swears that wood splinters work their way out on their own over time. He may be right. He's only had.... a zillion of them.
Pam was still trying to find a place to park so we headed over to Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar for a drink.
And it was poured from this cool glowing dispenser, not the beer taps in the way.
And liked the mug so much she picked up the souvie mug.
She also ordered a side of Brussels sprouts without the bacon.
Fran even tried a small leaf from one of them, but her comment was “eh”.
She got coconut, blech!
I'd been up nearly 18 hours and walked more than I'm sure I have in a long long timel
I made some coffee with the crappy packets they have in the room. I now remember why I don't normally do that.
Last weekend while in Denver I found it in my carry on. That worked out well because I didn’t pack enough warm weather clothes. I was able to wear it on the trip!
We also got the signature Fried chicken. We weren't very impressed. The batter was good, but the chicken was mostly white meat and it was pretty dry.
I still like Prime Time better. At the time of writing this we still owed Mrs. Knott’s chicken restaurant a visit. Which we did that back in May, and it was good! But only last week I had the Plaza Inn Chicken dinner and that still takes the cake!
The Shine Cake! A butter cake soaked in Moonshine, an adults only dessert. This was so so good.
I met up with Scott and Vinny for a while.
Our destination was Jellyrolls. The last time we were there could easily have been 10 years ago.
We were almost all the way to Jellyrolls when all of a sudden, whoop! And boom. Next thing I know I'm down on the floor.
There was a stupid board that was sticking up about half an inch and I tripped over it. I really need to be careful where I walk because that is happening to me more and more often. Luckily I haven't fallen, but just barely! I'm getting old enough that soon it could be serious!
While she was at the bar, the pianists were playing Sweet Caroline. The crowd was singing along, and as typical of live performances, performers would stop playing occasionally and let audience take it.
I thought to myself, I haven't drank enough yet to get in on this party.
Copacabana made the list when someone requested a Barry Manilow tune.
Back in the room was another story. We tried to get the darned splinter out I'd my hand.
I screamed when Fran rubbed the alcohol swab over the cut, which I'm sure the rooms near us appreciated at 10:30PM. At least she could have warned me! After a bit of digging with a needle and me gulping down the wine I had bought the night before, I gave up on the splinter. We stuck a band-aid on it and I went to bed.
Yeah well she had to come up with criteria because Jill and I were showing her every shirt in her size.
Since you don't have helpers showing you every shirt, you don't need criteria.
Yes, yes you should.
That's too bad, it's a yummy place. If you come back...
Until I get dressed, I have the potential to fall back asleep.
On a normal trip, I do. In fact I have some in the freezer for my October trip. The thing is that it was only this one day I was going to have to deal with coffee. I didn't feel like taking it on the cruise, and I would have had to purchase it specifically before we left anyways. At home I have a Keurig machine and DVC rooms have regular coffee makers. Normally I don't buy ground or whole bean coffee any more, so the forethought of bringing it for one day was too much for me. Turns out I got some in a gift bag a few months ago, so I'll be bringing that in October.
Most of the time she's barely conscious!
Yup. In the bag with it's receipt and all.
I take it you googled the Poutine restaurant at Disney Springs....
Good/bad?
I know! I guess that was when the kitchen was behind a swinging door that kept slamming. I love to watch the food come off the line in an open kitchen.
It didn't have as much flavor as my own.
I don't remember Prime Time that well. It was good, but in addition to Plaza being great, you get the mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and biscuit. That's a winner in my book!
I'm pretty easy to predict. Butter cake + booze = winner!
They were still turning away folks without a reservation.
Its one of the few places I can get Arancini. (Meat stuffed, deep fried, rice balls).
You wouldn't have liked this one. It was dry.
Spinach and us get along really well.
I almost did the same thing after returning the rental car in Denver, but this time I stabilized myself and didn't hit the ground. Then I did it again in my living room. It's getting scary.
What a shame that this was not a success.
I have been to Mrs. Knott’s chicken restaurant and loved the chicken there. I only ever had breakfast at the Plaza Inn. Maybe I need to try lunch or dinner the next time I come to California.
That looks amazing.
That really surprises me. I have very little tolerance to vinegar, but I love balsamic vinegar and always have a bottle of this at home.
Oh dear. I am glad that you did not break any of your camera equipment and that you got off relatively lightly.
That is not good about the splinter.
It really was not your evening that day.
I hope it came out eventually without causing an infection.
Well, that was a lucky break! I'm glad you didn't completely lose it.
That's disappointing. I've heard great things about this place, but really, there are a lot of good places to go to find great fried chicken and everybody has their own preferences. For me though, I always prefer juicy and dark meat, so I'd probably totally agree with you on this one!
Sounds interesting!
I'm glad you had a nice dinner at Via Napoli. I just can't go there an not get the pizza though.
Oh no! I'm surprised they let it get to that point. They're usually so good about keeping things safe.
That's the attitude!
It has alcohol... just hold your nose and swallow.
You have to sing along with this one. And do the Wayne's World headbang. Which I always regret.
Ugh. I'm glad you were still able to go out and have a good time. I love your glass is half full attitude that you always seem to have.
I can't believe you didn't try the pimento cheese at Homecomin'...that stuff is crack!!!
Sorry you fell and got the spliter! Jellyrolls sounds like a blast! I've never been there...I'm putting it on the bucket list!
I know what you mean about the shirt sizes...they also tend to run smaller than standard store sizes.
Yikes about that fall and splinter! Hope it healed okay.
Jellyrolls looks like a lot of fun!
ruh roh...
So basically, she worked a night shift, like I do.
Just no. Yuck!
But that's a worthy outing time or no time!
Glad that worked out! I've done that time or two as well.
So a slight step up.
I'm starting to doubt that last statement about her coming to consciousness.
Next time I'm down can I split it with you?
Winner, winner after a chicken dinner!!!!
Classic cosmo?
I've done that. It was okay, but I think I needed better company. Totally willing to give another go, because I do love to belt out a tune or two. Or 5.
#priorities
You are FAR from "old", but you are right. Broken hips are absolutely no laughing matter.
I read further down and saw why!
THIS is the Jellyrolls that is FUN!
But then you'd maybe not have let her?
Let's just say Ginger Ale was my friend that weekend.....
I wouldn't even call it that. She has the weirdest sleeping habits of anyone I know.
Normally I wouldn't do it, but it had been so long. Next time I will get dressed and go down to buy a cup where they serve decent coffee! I think it was the whole getting dressed part. And no, I don't go commando!
I think it was pkondz I mentioned that she always has lofty goals of hitting rope drop in a park (over dinner the night before) and then when morning comes it's, "Give me another 30 minutes....." over and over again.
Normally all the souvenirs go in the suitcase so that when I get home they get hung up or put away. Not sure why this one didn't make it.....
I like Starbucks!
Yup, it sounded good and a change of pace.
Next time we overlap we should go there!
I don't leave mine in the back seat of strange vehicles either....
I've lost several relatives to broken hips, and I don't want to become another family statistic!
Yes, you really should give it a try with some fun company!
I gave her the alcohol swab!
I really want to check that place out sometime.
Cool, radioactive drinks!
It is a very fun mug.
This sentence seems like it's in the wrong order.
Probably because there was no bacon.
That would be enough to wear anybody out!
Hey, it's like a bonus souvenir!
Interesting. We were able to eat there on our trip and loved it!
I do agree that Prime Time and Plaza Inn are both really good!
Glad it ended on a high note.
And I'm glad you could get in a meet-up.
Now there's a place I never hear much about.
Yikes! I'm glad you were ok!
This is where I become a grumpy old man at concerts. I'm paying to hear you sing it, not the drunk guy next to me!
Who let that guy in here?
Yikes, that looks like a nasty one.
I'm in the same boat with a thorn I got from a weed in our yard. It still hasn't worked its way out.
Actually... One of the last Harley stores I was in (Minneapolis), Ruby was with me... she was pointing some out to me.
"Nope. Nope. Nope. Nope. Maybe! Nope. Nope...."
I was looking at hotels just the other day.
But I want to get this Vancouver trip done with first... and then I'll look a bit closer.
Not "if".... I am. For sure April 15th. (Race day)
Wish I could do that. My brain starts ticking and.... "Whelp! Time to get up!"
Ah. Okay, got it. And makes sense not to bother for just one day.
Good thing she doesn't read this!
Yes I did.
I was like
"Okay...
Nope...
Nope...
Nope..."
Yes.
Well, none that were bad. Some were good, some were more... "meh".
Me too!
I was having a great meal with my sister, watching the cooks do their stuff... and then that worm came out...
Never does.
Prime Time has "served with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Gravy, and Collard Greens"
I substitute corn on the cob for the greens.
Not surprised!
That sounds good!
They say opposites attract. Do you like coconut and brussels sprouts too?
Oh, Alison! Please be careful!
Your friend would be very upset if you hurt yourself. Even seeing those splinters....
My sister took me to the Homecoming restaurant for my birthday. We tried the Jasper board, it was really good. Being a native Floridian, for some reason I had never had Pimento cheese but it was really good on their homemade buttermilk crackers. We also tried the hummingbird cake and it was amazing. It was a huge wedge of cake but easily split between two!
Ouch, that's a mean looking injury. Hope that drink was plenty strong.
You know we are big Jellyroll's fans. I have noticed that because it's an all request place though the music can be all over the place, it does seem like the overall theme of an evening varies. I remember one night we got a LOT of nineties and early 00s boy bands. Another night there was a lot of country songs - I'd rather hear the boy bands honestly. Speaking of Queen there was one night I requested "Somebody to Love" and that night saw close to a half dozen Queen songs. Another night there was a bunch of like 50s/60s stuff. I think people hear songs and it triggers wanting more songs like that. Certain songs of course get pretty much played every night - can't say we've made it through an evening there without Journey's / Glee's "Don't Stop Believin'" or Bon Jovi's "Livin' On a Prayer" and of course "Piano Man".
One of my favorite things I've ever seen them do is a "Theme park Attraction" medley. They did I think Small World / Tiki Room / Carousel of Progress / American Adventure ("America, spread your golden wings...." ) and Imagination. There's nothing more Disney than a bar full of drunks screaming the lyrics to "A great big beautiful tomorrow"
I used to as well. The older I get, the less I can A) sleep anywhere and B) sleep anytime.
I completely get the "too long" part. If don't get caffeine onboard by 8:00 or 9:00 I have a raging headache that can last all day long. I never thought I'd be an addict, but...
As for going commando... best to do that if you're NOT going on a ride. Otherwise... who'd ever know?
LOL! Dr. Sleepy and Missy Go Get 'Em!
I need to make it a priority (talking to myself here) to put stuff RIGHT into the bags and not somewhere else that it might be mistaken for trash. I've done that too.
I like our local smaller chains much better. Much better, smooth coffee and actually less $$. But there are fewer of those and harder to get to.
YES!!! We definitely should!! I've also been dying to do fondue, and I heard about a place I really, REALLY want to try- The White Rabbit, a speak easy place.
Who would do THAT?!
NO, I would be very sad.
Maybe someday, we'll have a chance to mix it up there!
You masochist! Did you give her some salt too?
I AM I AM!!!!
You and Julie need another kid free trip!
I started reading this sentence and thought that @Captain_Oblivious most certainly would not agree that he and Julie would need another kid. Until I realized that the "free trip" was also part of the sentence... was a little slow with reading comprehension there.
I started reading this sentence and thought that @Captain_Oblivious most certainly would not agree that he and Julie would need another kid. Until I realized that the "free trip" was also part of the sentence... was a little slow with reading comprehension there.
I think they are definitely complete in the "kid" department! They need more adult time!
I have to keep using that one because I don't know where Mark gets the puking one from.
I started reading this sentence and thought that @Captain_Oblivious most certainly would not agree that he and Julie would need another kid. Until I realized that the "free trip" was also part of the sentence... was a little slow with reading comprehension there.