Originally Posted By sarahwithbaloo Yes Bloona we got everyone who was with s to have a look and told them all now you know what Bloona looks like it was unkanney.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Well UKFAN, Disneyland is a much smaller scale than the other parks with double the attractions and double the entertainmet. To me that is what makes it so much fun! I think the scale of the MK is too big. DLP is awesome. But DL is magic. This is why dome UKers are sometimes disappointed with DL (but I know you will love it!)
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Cassidy, big hugs to you and your! Thanks for all the words of encouragenent, I am glad the pics are being enjoyed. Smedley - fab is a good word for the trip, but here are some words I would use - awesomeness, magical, touching, heart warming, reaffirming, friendship, laughter, happiness ever after! bloona - told you we thought of you!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hi jonvn, there are 2 days of DL pix in this thread. The rest may have to wait until the weekend. I am currently on the train (had a youth theatre governance meeting this evening) and have to be on another train to client site in 7.5 hours! Oh and jonvn, maybe wecan catch up next time!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Well, sorry about the delay guys, it's been crazy! Day 2 at DL was totally awesome. We were up and ready to go for the LP train meet. As we met up with the LP posse, we were greeted by the very cool iamsally in the cutest train engineer outfit. Man, she was awesome! And everyone turned out in force. It was wonderful (we really miss you all). The goody bags were dispatched, and the train whistles did blare as we all but filled a carriage on the train. We boarded for our tour around the magic kingdom, with an extra special trip through the Grand Canyon and Primeval World. iamsally flattered me greatly by quoting an LP comment and putting them on the bags - wow! I was overwhelmed! Did I say how much we miss you all?!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Mikey was so happy to be with his beloved pirate brittany. As we got off the train, iamsally and Mikey got a chance to go up on the tender (while the rest of us played with Eeyore for a while. Although I am not a pooh fan, seeing a manic depressive donkey always seems to bring a smile to my face. Then on to Casey Jr. The queue was quite lengthly, but it is so great waiting with our friends, a real chance to get to visit while waiting. Murfsmom handed out animal crackers to all of us waiting Monkeys. So much fun. We then said adeu to meet up for an intimate lunch that we had preplanned for a while. Off to Goofy's Kitchen where we had a blast. Food was average, but the character experience was excellent. After being stuffed, we made our way back to DL for a Pirates Meet.
Originally Posted By iamsally ^^^Yes and we miss you guys too. You just have to make it to the international meet in '09.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo When we arrived at Pirates, we discussed the water trick. So all the biggest LPers sat at the front of the boat. In doing so, I got drenched (honestly, wetter than on Splash Mountain!). We also managed to create quite a wave!!! Then on to Pooh. But as some of you heard, this is now the Winnie the Pee ride. Much to my embarrassment, Mikey had a little accident on PB's lap - oops. While PB, Mikey and co got changed, we had the pleasure of bumping into Deogges Mom and Dark Beer. The coolest thing meant I could give DM a birthday hug in person on her birthday. It was great. Then on to the Mansion. I am so proud of my goth kids. They loved it as always! And it was wonderful in some ways as all the Mansion guests seemed to be regular visitors - we were all able to recite the portrait room speech together. A real blast!!! I would feel sorry if there were any mewbies, but as soon as people started to whisper it, the volume got louder and louder. It was like being at a rock concert with everyone singing along. Awesome (ness)! Next it was time to seperate for a little while. While many headed to DCA for some thrills, we took the kids into tomorrowland (as was once upon a time) for a little Buzz and Star Tours action. Pure joy! Star Tours seemed to be a walk on all the time. A real shame, we all love it (though I think Jess was miffed a little as she is too short but rides in Paris). So while the two Star Wars addict boys got their fix, mama and jess helped Buzz savethe universe. Although I like Buzz, I do miss America the Beautiful! Then over to DCA for the Corn Dog meet and DEP.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo On our way to the meet, Mikey insisted he get Brittany an electric rose as a peace offering. Sadly, he fell asleep before he could offer it to her. Also, we were sad that we already had to say goodbye to other friends (lulu and Dr Frootloop - how about WDW, Tokyo or HKDL meets next?). But that evening, in addition to 999Haunts, PB, Pirate Princess, Tinkeroon and StD, iamsally and mr iamsally, murfsmom, iamadlfan, and oneeyepete; we were joined by Dldug and DLJB!!! Then we managed to hook up with Wendebird and her lovely family! More LP friends, yay! While the parade started, it seemed like an impromptu hoedown was in order, so we oblidged. We watched the parade with glee and cheers, and then said a sad fairwell to a number of LPers. Thankfully there were others still in the resort that week. We headed off to the Grand. We wanted to get some milk for Jess, but sadly Whitewater snacks closes at 7pm!!! So Hearthstone Lounge fulfilled the duty. But it was surprising. Thankfully as well room service runs 24 hours (unlike the Floride hotels). More photos and updates to follow over the weekend if people are still keen.
Originally Posted By friendofdd It is a really wonderful report, Dave. And so cute the way you refer to a train car as a carriage.
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer >>and StD<< err, Dave, there are three of us now. <EG> >>More photos and updates to follow over the weekend *if people are still keen*.<< Is he kidding?? I can't speak for everyone but I'm on pins and needles over here just waiting for the next chapter.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Thank you for the kind words. And next are the pictures of day 3 at DL. Goodnight all, I'll post the rest over the weekend. <a href="http://www.kodakgallery.co.uk/Slideshow.jsp?mode=fromshare&Uc=56a8td25.sdur4i8p&Uy=18iia7&Ux=0&localeid=en_GB" target="_blank">http://www.kodakgallery.co.uk/ Slideshow.jsp?mode=fromshare&Uc=56a8td25.sdur4i8p&Uy=18iia7&Ux=0&localeid=en_GB</a>
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains Shiva - you should be ashamed of yourself - You did not make sure they saw the good Aladdin show - That so wasn't Lance!!
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer >>Shiva - you should be ashamed of yourself - You did not make sure they saw the good Aladdin show - That so wasn't Lance!!<< <--nods to himself because he knows she is right...puts himself back in the corner.
Originally Posted By iamsally Oh Dave, I absolutely LOVE the ear silhouette shot. That needs to be in a Disney Magazine.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Thanks iamsally, I wish I could take the credit for that mouseterpiece (I love it too), but that was darling wife's shot!
