Where in the World Isn't Bob Saget?

[ajrwdwgirl]

I don't know about the gondolas, they seem kind of cool, but I'm not big on heights. I can handle the monorail because that seems safer because it is really an elevated train, but gondolas are on a string (wire). I would be all for a light rail system, or a Peoplemover.

 

[MinnieM123]

I don't care for gondolas that much because my dad and I used to ride one at Crystal Beach decades ago. As we went out over the water, he would point out every single time that we were being held in place by a single spot weld ... and that the contract went to the lowest bidder.

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Pictured in the background is the Comet (built from the remains of the world famous Cyclone), my very first roller coaster ride.

For many years, my dad's employer KeepRite hosted their company picnic at Crystal Beach. My mom would never step near any of the attractions, so I was my dad's ride buddy. Good times!

Think it was around 10 years ago, I made a side trip to Daytona Beach. They have the same type of gondola type ride in their Boardwalk attractions area. I put a picture I found in Google of it below--but it doesn't really give you the perspective you get as it goes up high and out over the ocean! But it was really fun!! And the ocean breeze made it sway a little, too!

 

[MinnieM123]

Yeah, but have you been on one when every single person decided to bunch up on one side or the other?

Well, I can't prove that I was, but I can't begin to count the number of times I've ridden on that through the years and never experienced anything like an unbalanced monorail. Every ride was smooth. Yup, it's really fun when it's working!

 

[JenniferS]

Think it was around 10 years ago, I made a side trip to Daytona Beach. They have the same type of gondola type ride in their Boardwalk attractions area. I put a picture I found in Google of it below--but it doesn't really give you the perspective you get as it goes up high and out over the ocean! But it was really fun!! And the ocean breeze made it sway a little, too!

And the contract went to the lowest bidder.

 

[MinnieM123]

I don't know about the gondolas, they seem kind of cool, but I'm not big on heights. I can handle the monorail because that seems safer because it is really an elevated train, but gondolas are on a string (wire). I would be all for a light rail system, or a Peoplemover.

I like all the options for transportation. I'm either a geek, or maybe I'm just fickle?

 

[PUSH]

Good news. I was able to get my players back in Madden by turning off the trade deadline, editing the players by switching their positions, then trading 7th round draft picks for them. Changing their salaries back to something their rookie contract would look like is proving to be a pain, though.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I like all the options for transportation. I'm either a geek, or maybe I'm just fickle?

Yeah, as long as I don't have to drive around WDW I'm all good with their types of transportation. We have driven around down there a few times, but I just like using Disney transport. I like just getting on the bus or whatever and let someone else worry about traffic and getting around.

 

[JenniferS]

Yeah, as long as I don't have to drive around WDW I'm all good with their types of transportation. We have driven around down there a few times, but I just like using Disney transport. I like just getting on the bus or whatever and let someone else worry about traffic and getting around.

We drive.
We like to do a lot of dining at the resorts. It's nice to refresh in our rooms and drive directly to the Contemporary, the Poly, Boardwalk, etc.

Also, at the end of the day, I find folks in August/September to be over-tired and under-deodorized. It's one thing thing to share a five minute open air tram ride with them. It's altogether another to share a 15-20 minute jam-packed, enclosed bus ride.

 

[PUSH]

We drive.
We like to do a lot of dining at the resorts. It's nice to refresh in our rooms and drive directly to the Contemporary, the Poly, Boardwalk, etc.

Also, at the end of the day, I find folks in August/September to be over-tired and under-deodorized. It's one thing thing to share a five minute open air tram ride with them. It's altogether another to share a 15-20 minute jam-packed, enclosed bus ride.

We drive everywhere, too. If it's MK we sometimes take the bus to bypass the monorail/ferry depending on what time of day we arrive or are planning on leaving.

 

[ElreTigo]

Yeah, but have you been on one when every single person decided to bunch up on one side or the other?

This calls for a science experiment. The next time one of us is riding the monorail and the trains are full, try to get on a far side at a window. Halfway through the ride, ecstatically point out the window & shout: "Look, Sasquatch!"

If my hypothesis is correct, this experiment should produce one of two results:

Possibility #1: All the passengers get up, and outta sheer curiosity to your claims, rush over to your side of the train, resulting in an accurate confirmation on whether or not the monorail-tipping fear is warranted.

Or

Possibility #2: The passengers misunderstand your shouted exclamation, and assume you are saying "Look, Sasquatch", as in you are addressing the only sasquatch in the train to come over & look. If this is the case, you've simply made a new hairy friend, but have failed to reach a firm conclusion on the monorail-tipping inquiry.

 

[JenniferS]

This calls for a science experiment. The next time one of us is riding the monorail and the trains are full, try to get on a far side at a window. Halfway through the ride, ecstatically point out the window & shout: "Look, Sasquatch!"

If my hypothesis is correct, this experiment should produce one of two results:

Possibility #1: All the passengers get up, and outta sheer curiosity to your claims, rush over to your side of the train, resulting in an accurate confirmation on whether or not the monorail-tipping fear is warranted.

Or

Possibility #2: The passengers misunderstand your shouted exclamation, and assume you are saying "Look, Sasquatch", as in you are addressing the only sasquatch in the train to come over & look. If this is the case, you've simply made a new hairy friend, but have failed to reach a firm conclusion on the monorail-tipping inquiry.

I think you'll fool more people on a Disney monorail by shouting, "Look, it's Walt!".

Now that they've razed all the trees around Wilderness Lodge to make room for waterfront DVC bungalows, there's nowhere left for Sasquatch to hide. He's moved on. To greener pastures, if you will.

 

[PUSH]

I think you'll fool more people on a Disney monorail by shouting, "Look, it's Walt!".

Now that they've razed all the trees around Wilderness Lodge to make room for waterfront DVC bungalows, there's nowhere left for Sasquatch to hide. He's moved on. To greener pastures, if you will.

Animal Kingdom?

 

[PUSH]

Good news. I was able to get my players back in Madden by turning off the trade deadline, editing the players by switching their positions, then trading 7th round draft picks for them. Changing their salaries back to something their rookie contract would look like is proving to be a pain, though.

More good news. I was struggling and on a 2 game losing streak to fall to 4-4. I then beat the Steelers 21-18, followed by a win against the Cardinals. Now 6-4, I was playing the Broncos who were also 6-4. I'm playing as the Chiefs, and this game was for the solo lead in the AFC West. After blowing a 21 point first half lead in the first matchup with the Broncos, I won in Denver to advanced to 7-4. This season has been thrilling. I've also pulled off back-to-back wins by overcoming 17 and 14 point deficits in the 4th quarter.

Again, I may care too much about my virtual team.

 

[ElreTigo]

He's moved on. To greener pastures, if you will.

@Wrangler-Rick , keep your eyes open and your camera ready.

 

[Eric1955]

So what do you all think of the gondola rumors for WDW? Seems like a nice change from the bus / boat tradition. My main concern would be frequent downtime & delays during the stormy spring - summer months. But I'm also sure Disney has weighed this factor into the equation if that is truly what they're planning. What says you all? Yay or nay or undecided?

I like anything that gets away from the bus system. Would prefer to see a PeopleMover system finally utilized but I'm glad to see something being done.

This won't mean anything to anyone except possibly @Eric1955, but Stuart McLean has passed at the age of 68. I am gutted.

I own every Vinyl Cafe CD, and probably every book.
In a pinch, when there is nothing on the radio or satellite, I have whiled away many hours to and from work with Dave and Morley.

Oh no. This is the first I'm hearing about this. I get CBC on satellite radio and listen to Vinyl Cafe all the time.

 

[Eric1955]

I don't care for gondolas that much because my dad and I used to ride one at Crystal Beach decades ago. As we went out over the water, he would point out every single time that we were being held in place by a single spot weld ... and that the contract went to the lowest bidder.

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Pictured in the background is the Comet (built from the remains of the world famous Cyclone), my very first roller coaster ride.

For many years, my dad's employer KeepRite hosted their company picnic at Crystal Beach. My mom would never step near any of the attractions, so I was my dad's ride buddy. Good times!

I love gondolas. There used to be a gondola ride in New Orleans crossing the Mississippi River. It was put in for the 1984 World's Fair. Unfortunately, it closed before my time. I've heard a lot of people found it absolutely terrifying.


If I could bring back any ride at any Disney park I think I would bring back the Skyway at Disneyland. I just find the image of the Skyway buckets passing through the Matterhorn to be the coolest thing ever. It would also be neat if the Skyway buckets were themed to look like little Mary Blair-esque hot air balloons.

 

[Eric1955]

Today would have been Lillian Disney's 118th birthday. Happy Birthday Lilly!

 

[Nemo14]

Just got in after an awesome day on the Gulf coast. Details and pictures tomorrow...

 

[MOXOMUMD]

 

[Nemo14]

So, about our day yesterday...let me just preface this by mentioning that I am married to my best friend. He knows me better than anyone, and takes better care of me than I ever deserved. We've both been a little stressed lately, with a few family issues that have been difficult for both of us, and the thought of us driving back north to the snow a week from now has really stirred up a lot of mixed emotions too. So yesterday morning he asked me if I'd like to go to Marco Island for the day. We've always enjoyed our stays there, and actually saw our first bald eagle nest there, but it's a 4 hour drive from here, so I hadn't really thought of just going there for the day. I have a brother in the Fort Meyers area, so we figured to stop by and say hello to him too.

So I agreed without a moment's hesitation, and soon we were on the road. We spent more time than we had planned with my brother, but it was time well spent, then we headed to Marco in time to visit the eagle nest and a few other favorite spots. Much to my disppointment the nest looked empty, but as we were driving away, I spotted this guy preening in a nearby tree:

We discovered the burrowing owls last spring, so we drove over to one of the many "nests" on the island and saw these 2 keeping guard:

You can't help but love these little guys - they're just so darn cute!