Safe place

Something that really works when used properly. I tried a safe place box,  you know, put it in a safe place so you can find it,  but it got too full too quick.

So a "safe place log book" works great, especially for seldom used stuff. Liked the rain coat that I looked for last week. I didn't log it.... So I looked everywhere... I mean everywhere. And after searching for 50 minutes I found them. And wouldn't you know it... It was in the last place I looked for it.  A typical story repeated all too often. So just to feel better,  I told Shelly it was in the next to the last place I looked. Yep... I got the look. So I explained... It's always in the last place I  look... So I wanted to be different this time. I looked in one more piece after I found them.  Note... They weren't there. So,  for a change,  it wasn't in the last place I looked.  

Just a little bit of levity after being aggravated for 50 minutes searching and searching.

Two things: you have to remember to write down where you put it. And, if you move it,  remember to log where you put it. Okay... There things... You have to remember where the long book is,  if you move it.

Problems solved! Go figure. 

Writers

The Writers of tv shows & movies.

What can I say.  Just about every police show or crime movie has the same writers format. Add suspense and drama to the action by NOT shooting the perpetrator right from the get go. They either let the bad guy get away or they get away after they are caught... So they can wreak have on the world. Kill more people, blow up something, take a hostage, release a virus or set off a nuke.

And watching the show... you say to yourself...

Why do police always shout to the criminal 40 feet away...

    so they can run? ... And they always run.
Why do police always say "stop, police" ... it never ever works! 

Why didn't they shoot him before he got away? 
(personally... shoot them in the ass... I'm not chasing them)
Why wasn't police watching the back door? They ran out the back. 
Why didn't they just shoot him before he surrendered?

Where's the police sniper?  (head shot)

Why oh why... When police are chasing the criminal,  the criminal     got away ... The police sneak up on them... announce that they are     the police... then when the criminal turns to shoot at the police. 

 ( I'm sorry... police... Shoot first,  then say "police".)

Shoot the criminal... Before they grab a hostage.

Why do 3-4 police go to raid a crime strong hold with just hand    

  guns... to face 20 guys with automatic weapons?

Why does a police team leave to drive all the way across town to           arrest the criminal or save the victum rather than calling in police     nearby to get there sooner?

Or sometimes when the police, via the writers,  don't make the smartest decisions. OMG... What are they thinkin?

Sometimes,  the writers are really annoying. 

But from the writers perspective,  they want to keep the drama and suspense going.  Take the criminal down to soon and it ends the suspense. 

But... I do try to dismiss those issues and enjoy the show... Mostly. 

It is what it is.

It is what it is... 

Tourist laden and tacky...

Not to mention ripoff prices.

Tourist locations that are not worth visiting. 
Our,  if you must,  it's a one and done.

But mainly this disappointing and underwhelming.

Number one on my list...

One and done. 

Myths

Myths and mythology... stories and folk lore.

Scientific facts and truths.

Beliefs and fiction.

The best practice... Question everything.

Science has proven or disproven many stores.

Scientific facts have also proven or disproved beliefs based on those stories.

The Human experience has been passed down for thousands of years. Some stories have a basis in fact,  and some do not. They are merely stories that people choose to believe as being true... when in actuality they are merely stories that have been either embellished or completely made up. Some just flights of fantasy to entertain... Others are outright deceptions to achieve a specific agenda.

There are beliefs in stories that can be proven factual and true.  
Then there's beliefs in stories that have been scientifically proven to be untrue with no basis in facts for actually happening. 
This is just one of the many. 

Early Start

Disney is getting an early start...

For the Magic Kingdom Christmas Party.

Last years party pamphlet 

Evenings events...

The Treats...

2023 prices...

Major prices increases.

Time marches on,  and so do the prices. 

"All Magic Comes with a Price".

Prices in the past...

Family of 4... $556

Family of 4... $396

Family of 4 ... $284

On a personal note. 
Our experience from the past. We enjoyed the Halloween & Christmas Parties at Magic Kingdom. We always felt the "Not So Scary Halloween Party" was the best.  The Christmas party... not so much. Going to magic kingdom during the day verses the party at night... Not much difference.  The parade was pretty much the same. The decorations were the same.  There was a daytime stage show at the castle and a slightly different one at night. The fireworks were only marginally better at the Christmas party versus other nights. The food offerings were the same. The desserts offerings were better at the party. There were two other minor stage shows for the party.  And at the party you got free cookies and hot chocolate ( made with water). All in all... We really didn't see the value of the Christmas party.  Only went once.... Somewhat of a let down compared to Halloween offerings.  We enjoyed Halloween party for 5 visits.  Christmas party is a festive gathering at night time but for us... this only rates a "one and done" experience.   

EV's

EV's... Going green? 
Just something to think about. 

Not as green as you would think. 

The 60's

The 60's... the ads.

Indoctrination to sugar...

a life long addiction.

Best idea ever...

Best ketchup ever.

Right of passage as a kid.

Ate too many of these. 

Absolutely terrible

Horrible idea.

Was never going to happen. 
Never did happen.

Ultimate disgusting. 

Equally as terrible. 
But itvwas a cheap meal.

Could not be a worse thing...

But parents did it anyway. 

Finding...

Finding happiness...

Continuous and ongoing.

Happy Life.

Unexplained

Unexplained...

Many things are,  and will remain a mystery. 
Premonitions... Unexplained... Mysterious... Unnerving.

Are they real?  ... perspective met with cynicism.

Real? ... Some would say yes... even if rare instances.

Logically... complete nonsense. 
Real? ... yes, to those that have the experiences. 
Best practice? ... Keep it completely private.

( less you will be considered crazy or a fraud)

So it's a private matter... Never to be discussed.

Besides... fate can not be changed... Right? 
Needless to say... premonitions...

interesting, mysterious, and sometimes unnerving.

And somehow... seemingly supernatural. 
Or unnatural to be more precise. 
Endless mystery... Never to be fully understood. 
Just something to think about,  or dismiss. 

Happy rving

A Happy Life... but, where did the time go?

In a childhood... long, long ago... far, far away.

There's many things that go into having a happy life. It starts with a happy childhood. Growing up in a community of row homes in Baltimore County with kids everywhere. So while in elementary and junior high school (now called middle school)... we all had lots of kids to play with, socialize with, and develop social skills.

                       Best childhood ever.

And as life moved on with marriages, family, and careers... some of us slowly drifted apart, moving away, scattered to the winds. Moving on with our lives where ever it took us. My dream was to be in archeology... reality had a different plan. Still happy for career etc, etc, for the next 30 years. Then at 49 years old I took the 30 year pension escaped the conventional life of work & house. 

So myself and the life of my life sold the house,  bought the rv of our dreams and drove off into the sunset.  20 years now... fulltime rving. New places, new friends, and lots of adventures. Adventures that are lived daily, over the years... verses ocassional vacations. One of the best experiences was being seasonal cast members at Disney World. Worked 2 shifts a week, usually 4 months a year for 8 years... generally in the winter... sunny florida. It gave us year round free access to all the parks, discounts, and perks. We got free park passes for 52 family or freinds every year. Then traveling the other 8 months in the rv... a 40 foot fifth wheel trailer with 3 slide outs. 

A great life style traveling places, staying as long as we liked, then moving on to new adventures. And what made  t all the better... enjoying and sharing it all with my wonderful wife Shelly... best friend and the love of my life. 

Still very happy after all these years. 

Going to be 70 this year. Where did the time go?

Still... lots of fond memories of childhood friends and places.  Hope yall have a great day.

Enjoy your summer. 

I still remember 8th grade teacher asking everyone in the class what they want to be when they grow up. Most said the usual, policemen, fireman, nurse, doctor. When I got my turn to answer what I wanted to be when I grew up I simply said I wanted to be happy. The teacher replied I don't think you understand the question. My response was, I don't think you understand the answer. And that's been my life ever since. No doubt a product of my childhood. Thanks to everyone that was a part of it.

Noise

Noise canceling headphones...

What can I say... If you never used noise canceling headphones, than you don't know what you are missing. They block out noise around you for better listening pleasure. Additionally they block out what I would call "quiet ambient noise" so  even in a quiet room it makes your music better than you could imagine. And one additional benefit... taking a nap in the afternoon, I'll use them (no music), laying on my back, and have complete quiet to enjoy a restful sleep.

 

Sweet

Sweet Treats...

There's one thing that Disney always rates a perfect score.

DESSERTS.

There's not much to rave about on Disney food. 
Overall... counter service food is average at best. 
And most only rates 5 out of 10.

Even most table service food rates a 7-8 of 10.

But Desserts... always enjoyable. 

Making me crave something sweet. 

Heat

The Heat is on...

The heat is on... summer heat is arriving early. So if you are going to, or need to be outside, be careful. Early morning, later evening,  limited time, and stay hydrated. Heat can kill you quickly. Y'all stay safe. Especially us older folks that still view ourselves as thirty something.

Style

The word "style". They make it seem like it's something great... when it actually is a cover up to something that does not come close to the original quality or expectations. The word "style" should be synonymous with the word "beware".

Just like Maryland  "style" crab cakes.  BEWARE!

Super Drinks

Super Hero Drinks 

Shared from a Fb site.

"Social Junkie"

Interesting...

Disney Policy?

Disney Policy 

on admission to the parks?

Just saw this today...

ARE YOU KIDDING ME.

What is happening at WDW. 

Is all this true? 

 
The other side...

Another topic of concern...

If Disney wants a philosophy 

for family friendly Parks...

Perhaps they should get rid

of all alcohol in the parks, 

Especially EPCOT.

It's a drunk fest on Friday & Saturday evenings.

Especially during the Beer & Wine Festival.

Speaking of problems at WDW.

First hand experience...

Drinking at Epcot has been a problem for years. 
Going on 15 years as they promote drinking around the world. 
Dozens of places to buy virtually uncontrolled alcohol...

all the while getting their alcohol passport stamped with every purchase.

And seeing the problems it causes,  but turning a blended eye...

There's a ton of money in alcohol.

The last time we were there,  Friday & Saturday nights

During the beer and wine festival. 
Now perhaps only 1 out of 100 people get drunk.

Still, not too good is of running into obnoxious behavior. 
Drunken behavior, foul language, and lewd Behavior,

Ready to pick a fight. 

Funny thing is... area managers seem to be no where to be found. 
Disney security ... No where to be found. 
I guess they don't want to deal with it either. 

And while it true that Disney has a program to instruct cast members

about service alcohol to guests,  to meet state requirements. 
But since guests travel around from one place to another

to buy more and more drinks, no one can monitor their consumption. 
Plus, others buy drinks for people in their group.

Virtually... no controls at all. 

Now they say it's gotten much worse. 
Add violence to the alcohol... Not a good outcome.

Add heat, long waits for everything,  short tempers,

Guests fighting with other guests & cast members.

The information is out there. 
Despite best efforts to cover it up. 

It's it true?  

SURE FEELS THAT WAY.

From what experienced.