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What a fun day that was! That Storybook Canal ride was an absolute classic - Zack had the impression of that guy down to a tee and had us cracking up every time he did it.
I almost wish now we'd gone with you guys down Main Street - how neat to see Mickey with the band.
You are really, really, really (I mean really ) making me want to go to DL!!! I just love it when a band breaks out in song -- and two bands?!? That is just over the top.
Love your comment about a guest hitting the pavement and the family getting angry because they were slowed down - - especially since Thom hit the kitchen floor this morning himself when he was doing his final jump on a cheer (yes, he was pretending to be a cheerleader ).
Love your comment about a guest hitting the pavement and the family getting angry because they were slowed down - - especially since Thom hit the kitchen floor this morning himself when he was doing his final jump on a cheer (yes, he was pretending to be a cheerleader ).
OK. That? Just made my day, week, month, and dare I say it, year. But, do tell, did he attempt the split at the end?
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OK. That? Just made my day, week, month, and dare I say it, year. But, do tell, did he attempt the split at the end?
He didn't attempt it on his own, but he nearly did it by accident. I seriously had tears rolling down my face. I'm starting to think that he's hitting the liquor cabinet since he's working from home now. This is the email that he just sent me at work.
24 6 8 What should we say we ate? For dinner Yeah yeah for dinner Clap Clap For dinner YEAH DINNER [big air jump scissor kick!]
That "big air jump scissor kick" is what landed him on his behind this morning.
Great update... Love the treats! I'm so glad you put the pictures of Storybook Land in!! Kind of freaked me out a little bit... I did a double take and was like "WOW I REMEMBER THAT! THAT WAS IN DISNEYLAND?!?!?!" It was pretty weird! I have pictures of it and I never new where it was from!! My Gram took me and one of my cousins there, across country on a Greyhound Bus trip when we were kids. I remember a lot of the trip, but didn't remember that part of Disneyland! Pretty Cool!!
That's Glad I could help!
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Ummmm, those of us with a CONSCIENCE don't get mad at someone for falling down. We don't resent them for slowing the group down. We give them pity and offer a hand up.
Not Sharon. Not Karen. They just yell over their shoulder (as they race away, leaving you bleeding in the gutter) to speed it up! Oy!
Eileen, hon, I CLEARLY said I feel sorry for the clumsy fool. I won't have you besmirching my good name.
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Okay, the first thing I thought of (when seeing that pic) was: "Hmmmm... looks to me that Sharon wants to jump Goofy's bones." Get it? Get it?!
::crickets chirping::
OK, so maybe I chuckled a little
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I love all of the pics Sharon! Storyland - gosh since I have never been to DL - that looks interesting! And I am , but please explain Autopia. What is it?
( - embarrasement here, but I just have to know!)
So sorry that it is time for good-byes! But, you still have 2 1/2 more days!
I can't wait for the next update!
Oh! The Dole Whip and the ice cream look :yuumy:
Autopia is DL's version of the Tomorrowland Speedway (except a little better)
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You are really, really, really (I mean really ) making me want to go to DL!!! I just love it when a band breaks out in song -- and two bands?!? That is just over the top.
I loved it! And sign me up for the DL trip!
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Love your comment about a guest hitting the pavement and the family getting angry because they were slowed down - - especially since Thom hit the kitchen floor this morning himself when he was doing his final jump on a cheer (yes, he was pretending to be a cheerleader ).
I'm giggling. And I'll continue to giggle. Tonight, on a crowded NYC subway, I'll think of cheerleader Thom and giggle and scare some tourists. Thanks!
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
He didn't attempt it on his own, but he nearly did it by accident. I seriously had tears rolling down my face. I'm starting to think that he's hitting the liquor cabinet since he's working from home now. This is the email that he just sent me at work.
24 6 8 What should we say we ate? For dinner Yeah yeah for dinner Clap Clap For dinner YEAH DINNER [big air jump scissor kick!]
That "big air jump scissor kick" is what landed him on his behind this morning.
Jill
I'll definitely be scaring tourists tonight.
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
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I feel so famous! You mentioned me and Cheryl (not Chez) at least three times in your report! We had a wonderful visit and fun riding (and eating ice cream, thanks for being such a good sport ). Cheryl (not Chez) has been worried about my internet friends for years now (I think she thought you were all a bunch of weirdos or something), and now she's told me what a wonderful group of people you are, and she may actually check out this passporter thing sometime herself. My husband suggested that her husband block the site on their computer. I can't understand why?
I look forward to meeting up with you again on some other trip (I'm sure I'll go on another!). Keep the wonderful photos and witty comments coming!
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..... and she may actually check out this passporter thing sometime herself. My husband suggested that her husband block the site on their computer. I can't understand why?
That's too funny!
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I feel so famous! You mentioned me and Cheryl (not Chez) at least three times in your report! We had a wonderful visit and fun riding (and eating ice cream, thanks for being such a good sport ). Cheryl (not Chez) has been worried about my internet friends for years now (I think she thought you were all a bunch of weirdos or something), and now she's told me what a wonderful group of people you are, and she may actually check out this passporter thing sometime herself. My husband suggested that her husband block the site on their computer. I can't understand why?
I look forward to meeting up with you again on some other trip (I'm sure I'll go on another!). Keep the wonderful photos and witty comments coming!
I'm glad we gave her the right impression and I hope we're soon able to welcome her to the boards!
Such great updates, it sounded like an awesome day. Love the food, desserts, rides, meets, fun and laughs.... it was a great day all the way around. But what's that? Rain coming??
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That Storybook Canal ride was an absolute classic - Zack had the impression of that guy down to a tee and had us cracking up every time he did it. 
) making me want to go to DL!!! I just love it when a band breaks out in song -- and two bands?!? That is just over the top.
- - especially since Thom hit the kitchen floor this morning himself when he was doing his final jump on a cheer (yes, he was pretending to be a cheerleader 
).
Glad I could help! 
, but please explain Autopia. What is it?
- embarrasement here, but I just have to know!)
We had a wonderful visit and fun riding (and eating ice cream, thanks for being such a good sport 
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