Lies and Deceit - It's What This Trip Was Built On (A CLT Report) - UPDATED 3/9 - Page 14 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Terrific update, Karen! I giggled the whole way through - mostly at you, but sometimes with you, a la Hammock Guy and PoopyPants.
I must, must schedule a dinner at 1900 Park Fare soon! Any ladies that understand the four stages of heartbreak are friends of mine indeed (Cinderella, shut up; you got the slipper in the end, mmkay?).
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Originally Posted by zacksmom_1993
For you country music fans, Cinderella is Taylor Swift and the step-sisters are Miranda Lambert. I don't believe that Cinderella ever had Teardrops on her Guitar, because she's never wanted a guy who didn't want her. Wheras, I totally believe that the step-sisters may have had to use their fair share of Kerosene, burning through the homes of all the boys who jilted them. I am clearly a Miranda Lambert kind of girl.
Amen. About a year ago, I saw George Strait in concert, and Ms. Swift opened for him. This was just before Teardrops hit the radio, and she prefaced the song by telling the crowd about how this was a true story, and in fact, Drew was still with is girlfriend, and in as much sarcastic tone that a 17 year old hottie can muster, ain't that just sweet? Whatev. I mean, it's nice that she wanted to make those of us who aren't 17 and blonde with perfect noses feel good about not getting the guy, but it's kind of the equivilant to going bathing suit shopping with your beauty pagent friend. While you're bemoaning your thighs, she's trying to relate by saying, "I know. Sometimes when I twist my leg like this and the light hits it like that, you can almost see cellulite." Shut up. I'm falling in line behind you, the step-sisters and Miranda Lambert with her kerosene jug. We have a few stops to make.
Loved hearing about you and the rest of the CLT soaking up as much GF foo-foo-ness as you could handle. Can't wait for more!
This was just before Teardrops hit the radio, and she prefaced the song by telling the crowd about how this was a true story, and in fact, Drew was still with is girlfriend, and in as much sarcastic tone that a 17 year old hottie can muster, ain't that just sweet?
And, I'm betting that Drew's girlfriend is a Miranda Lambert fan too, then. In fact, she's probably had to make some "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" and "Before He Cheats" type threats to keep him from pining away at the Taylor Swift poster he's got stashed under his bed.
And, on the shopping for swimsuits with beauty queens? I just borrow a ploy from ANTM (I know you know Scarlett baby) and tell them that "they look great. They could even be a model, if they weren't, you know, borderline plus-size." Could I use any more pop culture references? I'll just save 'em for later!
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Karen, aka Zack's Mom - Lover of all Things Disney and the San Francisco Giants!
I am having the best time imagining you sitting at the pre-K table enjoying your after dinner drink. And multiple glasses of wine followed by an after dinner drink. I'm just saying.
Oh, Jilly, you come sit over here by me. That was so deliciously snarkalicious. I LOVE it! You get the gold star zinger of the day award.
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Karen, aka Zack's Mom - Lover of all Things Disney and the San Francisco Giants!
I am a total Johnny-come-lately to this TR, and all I can say is that it is AWESOME, and that we need another installment! (Rather presumptuous of me, given that this is my first post in this thread. ) But I'm sure I'm not alone in wanting to read more!!
! All the comments are just too funny!! That 1900 Park Fare experience just sounds like it was a snowball rolling downhill, gaining speed and size! Love it!
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Hello, hello . . . is there anyone out there? Its been almost a month, okay February is a short month . . . but you are keeping us all in horrible suspense!
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Karen, you are seriously hysterical!! I have been laughing out loud for the last 10 minutes!! I am ready for more TR 
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! All the comments are just too funny!! That 1900 Park Fare experience just sounds like it was a snowball rolling downhill, gaining speed and size! Love it!
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