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StarWarsGirl

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In the Parks
No
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can anyone tell me why the hell the conversation went this way?
I only said the shower area is cramped. you turn and you hit the wall easily, nothing to do with a second person.
In response to your question, haven't you noticed before? We're all crazy here! :joyfull:
What she said. We have strange minds.:hilarious:
 

StarWarsGirl

Well-Known Member
In the Parks
No
Ready for the next group work rant? Here it comes. Read at your own risk.

This one girl in my group has been a problematic group member. We have a free class on Thursday to work on our projects. So I suggested that we go to the library and work. "No, I can only work where the professor is," she says. Um, okay??? So I flat out ask her if her parents have a problem with her meeting where the professor is not. "No, it's just me," she says laughing. "I prefer for people to just email me my parts and to never have to meet outside of class."

What the...

"So you'll never meet outside of class...because you don't want to?" I asked.

"Yup," she says, laughing. I don't know what was so funny, because I sure as h*** was not laughing

Think we're going to have to have a discussion after she leaves Thursday (the rest of us are hanging around to finish the assignment) about her because I am at my wits end and one of these days, I'm going to lose my temper with her.
 

Cesar R M

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is that.. chuck norris? lol
As silly as this sounds, the first time I ride the monorail during each vacation, and hear the spiel (in English and Spanish), I always think, "I'm really here at Disney World!!!" :happy: :happy: :happy: And, if I'm not mistaken, isn't it the same voice they've used for years? There's something comforting and uplifting about that man's voice!
I think thats the point.
The voice is very recognizable.

"you feel like home"
 

MOXOMUMD

Well-Known Member
Our time in Curacao was my favorite of the cruise. After a good night's sleep, NOT falling out of the bathroom and enjoying a good meal from the breakfast buffet we were off to our shore excursion. Today we were on a motorcoach tour of the country and two hours of swimming. Getting off the ship, the first sight you'll notice are these colorful buildings. Colors, colors everywhere. :cyclops:

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We had the best tour guide, Solimare, was very knowledgable about her country and made the experience fun. The first thing she said was "You have to laugh at everything I say." She and the driver, Elam, played off each other so well that we couldn't help but giggle. :hilarious: One of the first facts she pointed out was all the houses were just as colorful as the first buildings we saw. Twice a year everyone repaints and patches their home because almost all of them are made of limestone. :eek: No wonder they were so vibrant!

Another fact I found absolutely amazing was Curacao's population. Women outnumber the men FIVE TO ONE! Solimare teased that Elam liked this because he has a girlfriend over there, one out that way, etc. :joyfull: He then told us he has eight children---all girls! :D Curacao is a part of Holland and by the fifth grade all students are fluent in Dutch, English, Spanish and Papiamentu which is a combination of Dutch, Portugese, Spanish, English, African and Indian. :bookworm:

We had one stop on the ride and given the opportunity to tour the Curacao Liqueur distillery. :cool: (Surprisingly the whole place was only as big as One Man's Dream.) We also got to sample their product. :angelic: The flavors were chocolate, coffee, rum raisin and the original Curacao Liqueur (that comes in blue, red, orange, clear and green) is orange flavored. We also learned that the alcohol they use to make the liqueur is imported....from CANADA. :jawdrop:

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Lastly we arrived at Mambo Beach for fun in the sun. This was a private resort beach and everything was very white. :in pain: Quite a contrast to the atmosphere of the remainder of the island. We were given a free drink but the only beer I recognized was Amstel so that 's what we had. There were many small shops in a plaza if you didn't swim. I browsed but a.)nothing interested me and b.)nothing I would pay those prices for. :greedy:

Unfortunately our shore excursion time had ended and we were back at the port before we knew it. I noticed a trend of when walking back to the ship you pass through a shopping area. Curacao was no different here. This time there were vendor tents where the locals had brought in some of their wares. One tent was selling Curacao Liqueur and....yep, more free samples. :cat: My friends bought a few minibottles because we were told the chocolate and rum raisin were good in ice cream. :confused: (Might as well check it out. ) My daughter and I spent..........one whole dollar on a postcard for her godmother. :facepalm: Yep, blowing wads of money on souvenirs is not my thing I guess. I was listening more to my stomach saying, "You need to eat, fool!" :p (Pretty sure it was a Mr. T voice)
 
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JenniferS

When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
Our time in Curacao was my favorite of the cruise. After a good night's sleep, NOT falling out of the bathroom and enjoying a good meal from the breakfast buffet we were off to our shore excursion. Today we were on a motorcoach tour of the country and two hours of swimming. Getting off the ship, the first sight you'll notice are these colorful buildings. Colors, colors everywhere. :cyclops:

View attachment 89807

We had the best tour guide, Solimare, was very knowledgable about her country and made the experience fun. The first thing she said was "You have to laugh at everything I say." She and the driver, Elam, played off each other so well that we couldn't help but giggle. :hilarious: One of the first facts she pointed out was all the houses were just as colorful as the first buildings we saw. Twice a year everyone repaints and patches their home because almost all of them are made of limestone. :eek: No wonder they were so vibrant!

Another fact I found absolutely amazing was Curacao's population. Women outnumber the men FIVE TO ONE! Solimare teased that Elam liked this because he has a girlfriend over there, one of that way, etc. :joyfull: He then told us he has eight children---all girls! :D Curacao is a part of Holland and by the fifth grade all students are fluent in Dutch, English, Spanish and Papiamentu which is a combination of Dutch, Portugese, Spanish, English, African and Indian. :bookworm:

We had one stop on the ride and given the opportunity to tour the Curacao Liqueur distillery. :cool: (Surprisingly the whole place was only as big as One Man's Dream.) We also got to sample their product. :angelic: The flavors were chocolate, coffee, rum raisin and the original Curacao Liqueur (that comes in blue, red, orange, clear and green) is orange flavored. We also learned that the alcohol they use to make the liqueur is imported.........from CANADA. :jawdrop:

View attachment 89857

Lastly we arrived at Mambo Beach for fun in the sun. This was a private beach resort beach and everything was very white. :in pain: Quite a contrast to the atmosphere of the remainder of the island. We were given a free drink but the only beer I recognized was Amstel so that 's what we had. There were many small shops in a plaza if you didn't swim. I browsed but a.)nothing interested me and b.)nothing I would pay those prices for. :greedy:

Unfortunately our shore excursion time had ended and we were back at the port before we knew it. I noticed a trend of when walking back to the ship you pass through a shopping area. Curacao was no different here. This time there were vendor tents where the locals had brought in some of their wares. One tent was selling Curacao Liqueur and....yep, more free samples. :cat: My friends bought a few minibottles because we were told the chocolate and rum raisin were good in ice cream. :confused: (Might as well check it out. ) My daughter and I spent..........one whole dollar on a postcard for her godmother. :facepalm: Yep, blowing wads of money on souvenirs is not my thing I guess. I was listening more to my stomach saying, "You need to eat, fool!" :p (Pretty sure it was a Mr. T voice)
You're welcome.

I have always thought that Blue Curacao was the prettiest liquor on the shelf.
And get this - I've even tasted some! Mixed with lemonade. Yummy!
 

JenniferS

When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
Nothing booked yet, but here is how I am thinking of distributing the 30 TS credits.
The "kids" don't want to eat every meal with us. (Ditto!) they want to have a few romantic dinners on their own.

Here we go:
Group dinner @ The Wave. 3 TS, 2 OOP
Group dinner @ San Angel Inn. 3 TS, 2 OOP
Group dinner @ 'Ohana (assuming I can get a ressie). 3 TS, 2 OOP
Group dinner @ 50's PT. 3 TS, 1 OOP (Tammy and I always split this meal)
Group dinner @ Hoop Dee Doo. 5 OOP
Group brekkie @ Kona. 5 OOP

"Kids" only dinner @ Coral Reef. 2 TS
"Kids" only dinner @ Sci Fi. 2 TS
"Kids" only meal (whatever I can get) @ Crystal Palace. 2 TS
"Kids" only brekkie @ Cindy's. 2 OOP

"Adults" only dinner @ Narcoossee's. 6 TS
"Adults" only dinner @ The Yachtsman. 6 TS

Raglan Road is on the back burner if we can't get 'Ohana, and may get added OOP, in any event.

What say ye?
 

MOXOMUMD

Well-Known Member
Nothing booked yet, but here is how I am thinking of distributing the 30 TS credits.
The "kids" don't want to eat every meal with us. (Ditto!) they want to have a few romantic dinners on their own.

Here we go:
Group dinner @ The Wave. 3 TS, 2 OOP
Group dinner @ San Angel Inn. 3 TS, 2 OOP
Group dinner @ 'Ohana (assuming I can get a ressie). 3 TS, 2 OOP
Group dinner @ 50's PT. 3 TS, 1 OOP (Tammy and I always split this meal)
Group dinner @ Hoop Dee Doo. 5 OOP
Group brekkie @ Kona. 5 OOP

"Kids" only dinner @ Coral Reef. 2 TS
"Kids" only dinner @ Sci Fi. 2 TS
"Kids" only meal (whatever I can get) @ Crystal Palace. 2 TS
"Kids" only brekkie @ Cindy's. 2 OOP

"Adults" only dinner @ Narcoossee's. 6 TS
"Adults" only dinner @ The Yachtsman. 6 TS

Raglan Road is on the back burner if we can't get 'Ohana, and may get added OOP, in any event.

What say ye?
Looks good! I love HDDR.
 

donaldtoo

Well-Known Member
As silly as this sounds, the first time I ride the monorail during each vacation, and hear the spiel (in English and Spanish), I always think, "I'm really here at Disney World!!!" :happy: :happy: :happy: And, if I'm not mistaken, isn't it the same voice they've used for years? There's something comforting and uplifting about that man's voice!

I'm not sure who does it now, but, the original Walt Disney World Monorail spiel was done by a very prolific voice guy for Disney over the years named Jack Wagner. :)
 

donaldtoo

Well-Known Member
He's like - Hurry up and take the picture already! We were seated in a booth, he's a pretty big guy, the table is always pretty close. ;)

As for sharing, no problem. If it had been delivered and I'd decided that I wanted it, he would have given it to me! Nachos are an ordeal for me though. Soooooo many things to pick around: tomatoes, olives, hot peppers, jalapenos ....

So, basically, what you're sayin' is these are your kinda' nachos...? o_O

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;) :)

I'll have 2 of what your DH did, please...! :D :hungry: :)
 

donaldtoo

Well-Known Member
Nothing booked yet, but here is how I am thinking of distributing the 30 TS credits.
The "kids" don't want to eat every meal with us. (Ditto!) they want to have a few romantic dinners on their own.

Here we go:
Group dinner @ The Wave. 3 TS, 2 OOP
Group dinner @ San Angel Inn. 3 TS, 2 OOP
Group dinner @ 'Ohana (assuming I can get a ressie). 3 TS, 2 OOP
Group dinner @ 50's PT. 3 TS, 1 OOP (Tammy and I always split this meal)
Group dinner @ Hoop Dee Doo. 5 OOP
Group brekkie @ Kona. 5 OOP

"Kids" only dinner @ Coral Reef. 2 TS
"Kids" only dinner @ Sci Fi. 2 TS
"Kids" only meal (whatever I can get) @ Crystal Palace. 2 TS
"Kids" only brekkie @ Cindy's. 2 OOP

"Adults" only dinner @ Narcoossee's. 6 TS
"Adults" only dinner @ The Yachtsman. 6 TS

Raglan Road is on the back burner if we can't get 'Ohana, and may get added OOP, in any event.

What say ye?

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StarWarsGirl

Well-Known Member
In the Parks
No
Nothing booked yet, but here is how I am thinking of distributing the 30 TS credits.
The "kids" don't want to eat every meal with us. (Ditto!) they want to have a few romantic dinners on their own.

Here we go:
Group dinner @ The Wave. 3 TS, 2 OOP
Group dinner @ San Angel Inn. 3 TS, 2 OOP
Group dinner @ 'Ohana (assuming I can get a ressie). 3 TS, 2 OOP
Group dinner @ 50's PT. 3 TS, 1 OOP (Tammy and I always split this meal)
Group dinner @ Hoop Dee Doo. 5 OOP
Group brekkie @ Kona. 5 OOP

"Kids" only dinner @ Coral Reef. 2 TS
"Kids" only dinner @ Sci Fi. 2 TS
"Kids" only meal (whatever I can get) @ Crystal Palace. 2 TS
"Kids" only brekkie @ Cindy's. 2 OOP

"Adults" only dinner @ Narcoossee's. 6 TS
"Adults" only dinner @ The Yachtsman. 6 TS

Raglan Road is on the back burner if we can't get 'Ohana, and may get added OOP, in any event.

What say ye?
Can you use TS credits for everyone at The Wave, San Angel, and/or 'Ohana? If so, I'd pay out of pocket at Sci Fi and Prime Time and use the TS credits elsewhere. They're cheaper. Pretty much all entrees are under $30 at those places and some are under $20. Or use some of them for Hoop Dee Doo (I know those are two credits, but you'll most likely save more if you use some there). You're better off using your DDP credits elsewhere. We throw those in to balance out more expensive places.

Is Adopted Son not going?
 

JenniferS

When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
Can you use TS credits for everyone at The Wave, San Angel, and/or 'Ohana? If so, I'd pay out of pocket at Sci Fi and Prime Time and use the TS credits elsewhere. They're cheaper. Pretty much all entrees are under $30 at those places and some are under $20. Or use some of them for Hoop Dee Doo (I know those are two credits, but you'll most likely save more if you use some there). You're better off using your DDP credits elsewhere. We throw those in to balance out more expensive places.

Is Adopted Son not going?
There are only 3 people on the DDP. Disney restricts the number of credits you can use per meal to the number of people on the plan. Ergo, even if all 5 of us are at the same table, we can only use 3 credits at a time. :(

Adopted Son is not coming. He says he's waiting until we buy the condo, so he can bring a friend. Thinks he'll feel like odd man out. Son #2 and the GF will be doing their own thing (hopefully within the same park), so that would leave AS stuck with the old folks. :hilarious:
 

JenniferS

When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
So, basically, what you're sayin' is these are your kinda' nachos...? o_O

28062_basic_cheese_nachos.jpg


;) :)

I'll have 2 of what your DH did, please...! :D :hungry: :)
Yup just like your pic, but with the diced red peppers and DOUBLE onion, and two sides of sour cream.
Maybe some guac. (Is guac even a thing with nachos?)

That corn salsa was awsome! Maybe two of those too.
 

StarWarsGirl

Well-Known Member
In the Parks
No
There are only 3 people on the DDP. Disney restricts the number of credits you can use per meal to the number of people on the plan. Ergo, even if all 5 of us are at the same table, we can only use 3 credits at a time. :(

Adopted Son is not coming. He says he's waiting until we buy the condo, so he can bring a friend. Thinks he'll feel like odd man out. Son #2 and the GF will be doing their own thing (hopefully within the same park), so that would leave AS stuck with the old folks. :hilarious:
Then I would save your credits and use them at Hoop De Doo for some of you (hey that rhymed!) rather than Prime time and Sci Fi. :)
 

Cesar R M

Well-Known Member
Our time in Curacao was my favorite of the cruise. After a good night's sleep, NOT falling out of the bathroom and enjoying a good meal from the breakfast buffet we were off to our shore excursion. Today we were on a motorcoach tour of the country and two hours of swimming. Getting off the ship, the first sight you'll notice are these colorful buildings. Colors, colors everywhere. :cyclops:

View attachment 89807

We had the best tour guide, Solimare, was very knowledgable about her country and made the experience fun. The first thing she said was "You have to laugh at everything I say." She and the driver, Elam, played off each other so well that we couldn't help but giggle. :hilarious: One of the first facts she pointed out was all the houses were just as colorful as the first buildings we saw. Twice a year everyone repaints and patches their home because almost all of them are made of limestone. :eek: No wonder they were so vibrant!

Another fact I found absolutely amazing was Curacao's population. Women outnumber the men FIVE TO ONE! Solimare teased that Elam liked this because he has a girlfriend over there, one out that way, etc. :joyfull: He then told us he has eight children---all girls! :D Curacao is a part of Holland and by the fifth grade all students are fluent in Dutch, English, Spanish and Papiamentu which is a combination of Dutch, Portugese, Spanish, English, African and Indian. :bookworm:

We had one stop on the ride and given the opportunity to tour the Curacao Liqueur distillery. :cool: (Surprisingly the whole place was only as big as One Man's Dream.) We also got to sample their product. :angelic: The flavors were chocolate, coffee, rum raisin and the original Curacao Liqueur (that comes in blue, red, orange, clear and green) is orange flavored. We also learned that the alcohol they use to make the liqueur is imported....from CANADA. :jawdrop:

View attachment 89857

Lastly we arrived at Mambo Beach for fun in the sun. This was a private resort beach and everything was very white. :in pain: Quite a contrast to the atmosphere of the remainder of the island. We were given a free drink but the only beer I recognized was Amstel so that 's what we had. There were many small shops in a plaza if you didn't swim. I browsed but a.)nothing interested me and b.)nothing I would pay those prices for. :greedy:

Unfortunately our shore excursion time had ended and we were back at the port before we knew it. I noticed a trend of when walking back to the ship you pass through a shopping area. Curacao was no different here. This time there were vendor tents where the locals had brought in some of their wares. One tent was selling Curacao Liqueur and....yep, more free samples. :cat: My friends bought a few minibottles because we were told the chocolate and rum raisin were good in ice cream. :confused: (Might as well check it out. ) My daughter and I spent..........one whole dollar on a postcard for her godmother. :facepalm: Yep, blowing wads of money on souvenirs is not my thing I guess. I was listening more to my stomach saying, "You need to eat, fool!" :p (Pretty sure it was a Mr. T voice)
FIVE TO ONE?

does MR. Elam need a roomate?
 

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