The Wacky Hijinks of the Crazy Lady Trio at Mousefest - THREAD 2 - COMPLETE!! - UPDATED 3/28 - Page 2 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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I think, however, that Sharon forgot to mention that -- upon first entering the park -- Karen basically screamed and started running the moment she realized the 'wall' to SE was open and they were letting people in. Had the two of us not been quick on our toes and high-tailed it after her, she would've left us in the dust, not even mentioning to the CMs that we were with her if they'd started closing the wall again.
Ah, yes. But I guess a trip with Karen wouldn't be complete without one of her patented death marches. Even a mini one.
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Seriously, why are we friends with her again?
I don't know about you, but for me, it's the cash she sends me every month.
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I also cannot add to or deny the half-listened to conversation about how much Sharon adores me -- 'cause I was wholeheartedly listening in on the ridiculously uninformed convo of the dim-witted ladies behind me. Oy, were they clueless...? And completely confusing each other with bad information. That's sets me off -- really and truly makes it totally impossible to keep my big nose to myself. My mouth opens and shuts a few times and finally the phrase "I wasn't listening in on your conversation or anything, BUT..." pops out of my mouth. This is quickly followed by the sound of self-important laughter from Karen and a couple of eye-rolling smirks from Sharon to make the moment complete.
I can't help it. It bothers me at a cellular level when people haven't a clue about the parks.
And there's no medication for this affliction -- I know, 'cause my DH asked.
BUT... I found a funny Minnie image that I have to share...
I think it's fantastic that you help the Clueless ones. If I weren't usually so oblivious, I'd probably be guilty of said behavior myself. I have to say I think of you more as a Disney Superhero! You would've been perfect for the Mom's Panel.
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
Great update, Sharon! I probably would have howled with laughter when that kid fell in the creek. I have trouble keeping it in when something that good happens.
Glad so many of you share my schadenfreude! And since I was five storeys up, I laughed long, hard, and loud! I probably shouldn't admit this, but I was actually hoping that they weren't guests at the WL and the kid had to ride back to their resort on an air-conditioned bus with wet pants. My schadenfreude is so much worse than y'all's!
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
Hysterical update!!! You had me roaring on at least 3 occasions! Your writing is so descriptive, I actually feel like I'm there watching it all! I cannot wait to hear more!
Great trip report - I've just caught up. What an amazing view at the GF - you three sound as though you had the best trip. I totally agree about the green/orange thing on Mission Space Looking forward to hearing more!
Fantastic update! You had me rolling with your "conversation" with the girls -- heck I would let anyone who loved candy as much as your mom adopt me! You three could sleep in a bedroom like Marsha, Jan and Cindy too.
Glad that you got to test out SE - - I cannot wait to ride it again!
Oh and laughing about the boy falling in the creek and ending up with wet pants? I LIVE for things like that!
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Back to the story: No, I didn't go on Test Track. Let's just say I'm not a fan. (Mary Devall might -- MIGHT -- convince me I have to try it again, but we'll have to wait for June to see how that works out.)
Um . . . she is currently trying to talk my dad (who had heart surgery last year) into riding EE with her, so you will most probably end up on TT with her.
Another Great update. I would have been cracking up at the boy who fell in the creek. Guess he might read signs a little closer next time especially if he had to ride the wished upon bus.
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They caught us all smiling and looking at the camera!!!
Glad so many of you share my schadenfreude! And since I was five storeys up, I laughed long, hard, and loud! I probably shouldn't admit this, but I was actually hoping that they weren't guests at the WL and the kid had to ride back to their resort on an air-conditioned bus with wet pants. My schadenfreude is so much worse than y'all's!
OMG, this post makes that story even funnier!!
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Saturday, October 9, 2014 - Kaitlyn and I before the Happy Haunted 5K at ESPN Wide World of Sports
great update sharon
great self portrait
can't wait to ride the new spaceship earth and hop juan does not fall asleep again
love the wet pants kid in the creek story
hurry back with more
Fantastic update! You had me rolling with your "conversation" with the girls -- heck I would let anyone who loved candy as much as your mom adopt me! You three could sleep in a bedroom like Marsha, Jan and Cindy too.
Jill, I suspect we will get along like a house on fire, so you should keep your ears open for an offer to be my sister this June!
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
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