A Spirited Dirty Dozen ...

[Mike S]

Concerning the lower 48, does it count if all you did was drive through and not really stop at any sites?

 

[Nubs70]

While not serving burgers, Earl of Sandwich never seems outrageously priced to me, featuring a good selection of $7 sandwiches. There is always a line and an indoor seating challenge to deal with, but always seems to work out. Menu: http://allears.net/dining/menu/earl-of-sandwich/all-day

I thought Earl of Sandwich was special until I took the turnpike to Miami.

 

[ford91exploder]

I think I'm just Vermont short of doing the whole lower 48 myself.

Visit in the fall as a 'leaf peeper' Quechee Gorge is amazing then.

 

[GoofGoof]

Concerning the lower 48, does it count if all you did was drive through and not really stop at any sites?

It's a matter of personal opinion, but not for me. I only consider it visiting a state if you stayed over at least 1 night or at least did something significant there. A connecting flight at an airport doesn't count in my book or driving through on your way somewhere else. Again, just my personal opinion. I'm shooting for all 50 states, but just a little over half way there and I'm not getting any younger

 

[NobodyElse]

Your inter-planetary space travel shuttle sounds AWESOME, but you were the one bemoaning the cost of moving dirt around earlier.

The lanes are necessary because of the tollbooths. But with today's technology, there's no need for tollbooths. Guests can pay via smartphone. A roving attendant with a moneybag and Square on a tablet collects money when guests park.

I'm pretty sure the lanes are necessary due to all the cars going in and out of the structure, as well as other north/south traffic. Your alternate means of payment sound intriguing (and you could even throw in a partnership with the toal road transponders) but it's going to be a while before they sort it out. Come up with a viable plan and we can hash out the details here.

There's always a way to design out of problems, as long as you don't hold on to an outdated method (i.e. we can only collect money for parking via '50's style tollbooths). Disneyland Operations, Imagineering and City of Anaheim should have worked together to design a holistic solution that would have benefited all parties.

As we used to say to some proposed IT projects in my past: "Sure we can do it. It just takes enough time and money." It turns out some projects just weren't that important.

 

[Alejandro]

Unfortunately that will be the EPCOT Resort and Casino complex, The actual multilevel casino will be in SSE and WS will be the worlds largest outdoor bar and shopping complex in the world. The pavillions will be converted to expo space...

Resort and Casino? Is Mr. Trump or Mr. Wynn buying it?

 

[ProfSavage]

Resort and Casino? Is Mr. Trump or Mr. Wynn buying it?

Don't put that evil on us...

 

[bhg469]

I wasn't impressed with Shake Shack, but then again, I'm from and live in California.

I'd take shake shack burger blend over in and out. And I truly love in and out.

 

[tribbleorlfl]

Recall that UO was owned at the time by GE a finance oriented company run by "Neutron Jack" Welch so no surprise there

It was terrible. We are all lucky Comcast bought 'em.

 

[Californian Elitist]

I'd take shake shack burger blend over in and out. And I truly love in and out.

That's cool. Not everyone can possibly have the same tastes.

In-N-Out is better, though.

 

[ford91exploder]

Resort and Casino? Is Mr. Trump or Mr. Wynn buying it?

This will be Disney, Remember they quietly collect revenues from slot machine makers who use their characters on slots.

 

[tribbleorlfl]

I wasn't impressed with Shake Shack, but then again, I'm from and live in California.

Nor was I. The moment I saw them smash the patty on the grill, I knew they were overrated. My largely flavorless, overpriced meal confirmed as much.

The best thing I had there was the "Purple Cow."

 

[ford91exploder]

I am a high school teacher and have a facebook. I keep it under my maiden name and private. I use it to keep up with family. I have also never had a problem or been friend requested by a student. If you are smart, you won't have these problems. Our school of course has had incidents where teachers were asked to monitor their pages or make them private.
The hardest part for me is that I see students everywhere..the beach, the gym, restaurants, etc. So your life is never quite private and you have to conduct yourself in a respectable way , which I think should be the norm anyways.

Try living in a small town as a kid and post college as I do, I still run into my teachers periodically!!!

 

[ThemeParkJunkee]

This is our goal, as well. Alaska, will be, uh...difficult. Are you trying for ALL NPS sites or just the 58 designated "Parks?" We're going for parks as the first goal, but trying to hit as many of the rest as possible.

Mostly the designated "Parks" and some of the monuments. Yup, AK will be tough so I hope to hit the "highlights" there. My inlaws have been all over AK and have given us some advice. I also visit presidential museums, not the newer ones, but those that are WWII and earlier as well as military ships and submarine museums. I'm weird that way. I love history, learning new stuff, scenery, oh, and did I mention history?

 

[ProfSavage]

Try living in a small town as a kid and post college as I do, I still run into my teachers periodically!!!

Yes, that does happen in small towns. I substitute taught during grad school at the local high school one town over (glad I decided not to teach high school! phew!). Now my high school students are college aged, and a few are here in the college town where I graduated from and now work. Now I do shots with them at local bars. Full circle, I suppose?

 

[ford91exploder]

Yes, that does happen in small towns. I substitute taught during grad school at the local high school one town over (glad I decided not to teach high school! phew!). Now my high school students are college aged, and a few are here in the college town where I graduated from and now work. Now I do shots with them at local bars. Full circle, I suppose?

Yes but in a way it's easier because you KNOW you will run into these people IRL so the boundaries are better established as both teachers and students know it's imperative to be on one's best behavior in both professional and social relationships otherwise the whole town knows...

 

[ProfSavage]

Yes but in a way it's easier because you KNOW you will run into these people IRL so the boundaries are better established as both teachers and students know it's imperative to be on one's best behavior in both professional and social relationships otherwise the whole town knows...

True.

That, and I don't allow pictures taken of me (ever. hate being photographed). They're not my students anymore. And the private university I work for probably doesn't even know my social media posts exist.

But very true point you make, my friend.

 

[Crazydisneyfanluke]

That's cool. Not everyone can possibly have the same tastes.

In-N-Out is better, though.

I have tried In-N-Out and must say, it did not live up to expectations. Its quality is just below five guys.

 

[ThemeParkJunkee]

Concerning the lower 48, does it count if all you did was drive through and not really stop at any sites?

No, that doesn't count. You have to either stay there and experience the "uniqueness" of the place or visit at least two of the state's iconic offerings. Example, you can't just drive through a state, you must visit two famous landmarks or tourist spots. Or, stay overnight and visit one famous spot and eat local cuisine as we did in the tiny state of Rhode Island or while traveling along the gulf coast through multiple states in a day.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Nor was I. The moment I saw them smash the patty on the grill, I knew they were overrated. My largely flavorless, overpriced meal confirmed as much.

The best thing I had there was the "Purple Cow."

I was really disappointed with the portions. Everything is a la carte, and yet the burgers are tiny. I paid $40 for my mom and myself, which I thought was absurd. I finished my meal in five minutes.