Mayhem Marauders Meet-up Part Deux!

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Re: Mayhem Marauders Meet-up Part Deux!

Post by MmeLeota » Mar Tue 06, 2012 10:51 pm

We only had about 45 minutes before we had to leave and make the trek to the Poly for the meet up, so we knew we weren’t going to have time to fully enjoy our favorite part of the park…World Showcase. So we decided to at least walk part way from Canada since we had gone Mexico way earlier.
We heard a little bit of Off Kilter as we walked by.
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*Soarin08, if you wish to skip this part, we understand*
The UK was up next...
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So we wanted a little snack, and the UK pavilion was up next. We passed by the little Fish and Chips stand and we got some chips. Oh my goodness!!!! I don’t know why, but they were so delicious!!! Perhaps because they were fresh out of the fryer, but for whatever reason, they were yummy!
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*Ok Soarin08, you can read this report again… *
We made it over to Morocco (with MoRockin playing in the background) and we were about to turn around and go back, when a Friendship boat was pulling up to the dock. Sweet! We hitched a ride on the boat and headed back toward Future World and sadly said goodbye to EPCOT.
I couldn't tell which Friendship boat we were on, and this was the only picture we were able to get.
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Goodnight EPCOT
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We caught the monorail to the TTC, then caught the resort monorail to the Poly. While on the monorail, I didn’t know why I kept feeling compelled to glance over at the guy facing me on the other end of the car. (I promise I'm not a creepy stalker... :shock: :roll: ) Since our stop came up first, we hopped off and headed down to the lobby. We didn’t see anyone yet and Cbog40 decided to wander around a bit. So I sat in the lobby and there was the guy from the monorail. Cbog40 came back and I saw the monorail guy walk by again…then I saw a few familiar faces and as we got up to head toward the Mousecouple and Mindflipper, I saw monorail guy walk up to them too! Wait a minute…is that…NaCler? Lo and behold it was!!! He had not been wearing a hat or else I probably would have recognized him right away…but that explains why I felt compelled to glance at him on the monorail. I guess subconciously I thought I knew him... ;)
We walked over to Captain Cook’s to wait for everyone else to arrive so we could grab our DWs and head out to the beach. Sadly, the Boilers had to pass on the meet up since boilerbabe needed to take it easy after her run that morning. :( We were sad, but her health is much more important. (plus we didn’t have to hide the rum from boilerdude ;) ) Once we were all gathered (and we were all introduced and given a wonderful gift from the Mousecouple :) ) we got our yummy pineapple treats and headed outside. We talked and happily ate (or in some cases drank… :roll: ) down the DWs while we awaited the fireworks.
Here are the fabulous mugs that the Mousecouple so graciously gave to each Marauder.
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Hmmm...a bunch of Maurauders just looking for some Mayhem...
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Mayhem invades Captain Cook's
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Waiting for Wishes...Mousekedude, cccmouse, yodiwan1, yodiwan1's friend (sorry, I don't remember her name :oops: ), MadEye (back turned), MadEye's girlfriend (I think), and Soarin08 (on her phone :mrgreen: )
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As Wishes began, we quickly realized that we were going to get a 2-for-1 show as the Electrical Pageant was also out in the bay, but running without the music. It made for some interesting pics though! :lol:
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Afterward, we all kinda went our own ways. But while in the lobby, I realized I had forgotten one very important thing that I had been carrying around all day just for this night…
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Yep, the “infamous” CHI!!!!! :lol: :twisted: I can’t believe I almost didn’t get to share it with any MMs! :shock:
Unfortunately (or fortunately…depends who you ask ;) ), there was one particular MM who was getting a little out of hand… :?
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Since the CHI had a bit of a workout, we decided to head back to the room to let it rest. ;) Plus earlier in the day, Soarin08 so graciously asked us to join her the next day at the parks! How completely awesome!!! It was going to be a big day, so we wanted to get plenty of rest…(yeah, right…way too excited) :D
When we finally made it back to the resort, we both realized that we were kinda hungry since we really hadn't eaten since lunch (aside from the yummy chips before the meetup...and the RSDW at the meet up of course ;) ). So we headed to Old Port Royale and decided on a couple of sweets from the grab-n-go and some chicken nuggets and fries for something hot and savory...and easy to split...and FAST since we were both exhausted and hungry. A group of girls were in front of me and were waiting on the side. I ordered the chicken (but had not yet paid since it was set up cafeteria style) and proceeded to wait for my order. In the meantime several other guests put in their orders. They brought up an order of chicken and one of the girls in the group stepped forward to take them figuring it was hers. No problem...I had no clue what they ordered. Then there were 2 trays full of food that the rest of the girls ordered (along with another order of chicken on their tray). One by one each guest picked up their food as I stood there waiting. The CM asked what I was waiting for and I told him that I just had an order of chicken. He went back to check for the order slip and couldn't find it. So he helped a few more guests and they all got their food...while I was still waiting. :evil: Ok, now I was getting cranky. I tried to explain what I believed to have happened (I think the one girl took my order not realizing that hers was going to be all together with the rest of her group's order) and the CM seemed to have an "aha!" moment...there had been a some breaks happening around the time I ordered so I think that contributed to the confusion as well...he went into the back, got the order of chicken and smiled at me and apologized. He said "these are on the Mouse". :mickey: He caught me off guard, so all I could think to do was smile and thank the CM...then proceeded back to the table. I had to tell the whole story to Cbog40 since he had been going crazy waiting for me...at least he had his pastry to help curb his hunger a bit. We finished our snack and headed back to the room.
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It was a fabulous, magical ending to one AMAZING day!!! :goofy_bounce:
Nighty-night!
Mug refill count: 10 + 11 = 21

To Soarin08, the Mousecouple and mindflipper...you are all truly amazing people and cannot thank you enough for making this day completely unforgettable! :D

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Re: Mayhem Marauders Meet-up Part Deux!

Post by Amy » Mar Wed 07, 2012 7:45 am

MmeLeota wrote:Unfortunately (or fortunately…depends who you ask ;) ), there was one particular MM who was getting a little out of hand… :?
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CHI! CHI! CHI! CHI! CHI! And in action no less on a naughty Mousekedude! Yay!!!

Sounds like you had a nice little stroll around the World Showcase ~ and catching a Friendship boat at just the right time was very lucky!
Your pictures of fireworks and the Electrical Water Parade going on at the same time are really cool :cool:
Funny that you had sort of figured out who NaCler was :lol:

That's a bummer about your chicken snack, but so very nice that they ended up giving it to you for all the trouble.

Loving all your pictures and your trip report so far. Perhaps if I send you my info you can finish up the rest of my report?! ;) :mrgreen:

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Re: Mayhem Marauders Meet-up Part Deux!

Post by Mousekedude » Mar Wed 07, 2012 3:27 pm

I, Mousekedude, as one of the original organizers of this event, do hereby nominate MmeLeota as our official narrator and archivist...!!! :D :D :D

Thank you so much for the awesome reporting and fabulous pics!!! I've been feeling so bad about not keeping better records on this go-'round, and thereby having a really cruddy report... but you've done an incredible job of it, and for that I bow humbly at your feet. :lol: Looking forward to more!!! :D

(also, I do plan to post more stuff myself... eventually... :roll: :wink: ).
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Re: Mayhem Marauders Meet-up Part Deux!

Post by DemonOfMusic » Mar Wed 07, 2012 7:29 pm

This is an absolutely fabulous report!! I felt like I was there, and was also totally jealous? Also, may I ask why Soarin' might not want to read the Soarin'-restricted section?
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Re: Mayhem Marauders Meet-up Part Deux!

Post by Soarin08 » Mar Wed 07, 2012 8:14 pm

DemonOfMusic wrote:This is an absolutely fabulous report!! I felt like I was there, and was also totally jealous? Also, may I ask why Soarin' might not want to read the Soarin'-restricted section?
It's because of the UK pavilion.... THAT is a story you missed out on but I will gladly fill you in on if you just drop me a PM. Everyone else here knows.

MmeLeota, you are so welcome and ANY time that you or anyone else comes down, PLEASE don't hesitate to look me up. I had so much fun with all of you guys but in particular you and Cbog and the Mousekecouple and the Boilers, since I spent entire days with all of you during everyone's overlapping vacations. :D

NaCler, mind if I insert the pic of us from this meetup to my signature too?
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Re: Mayhem Marauders Meet-up Part Deux!

Post by DemonOfMusic » Mar Wed 07, 2012 9:12 pm

Soarin08 wrote:
DemonOfMusic wrote:This is an absolutely fabulous report!! I felt like I was there, and was also totally jealous? Also, may I ask why Soarin' might not want to read the Soarin'-restricted section?
It's because of the UK pavilion.... THAT is a story you missed out on but I will gladly fill you in on if you just drop me a PM. Everyone else here knows.

MmeLeota, you are so welcome and ANY time that you or anyone else comes down, PLEASE don't hesitate to look me up. I had so much fun with all of you guys but in particular you and Cbog and the Mousekecouple and the Boilers, since I spent entire days with all of you during everyone's overlapping vacations. :D

NaCler, mind if I insert the pic of us from this meetup to my signature too?
This whole conversation is making my urge to take a Disney trip even stronger than usual...
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Re: Mayhem Marauders Meet-up Part Deux!

Post by mindflipper » Mar Wed 07, 2012 10:19 pm

Mousekedude wrote:I, Mousekedude, as one of the original organizers of this event, do hereby nominate MmeLeota as our official narrator and archivist...!!! :D :D :D

Thank you so much for the awesome reporting and fabulous pics!!! I've been feeling so bad about not keeping better records on this go-'round, and thereby having a really cruddy report... but you've done an incredible job of it, and for that I bow humbly at your feet. :lol: Looking forward to more!!! :D

(also, I do plan to post more stuff myself... eventually... :roll: :wink: ).
:goofy_bounce:
...eventually...in the fullness of time...when the time is ripe...upon the subject matter achieving a certain maturity... :wink: :mrgreen:

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Re: Mayhem Marauders Meet-up Part Deux!

Post by NaCler » Mar Wed 07, 2012 10:39 pm

Soarin, please feel free to use the pic. Anyone who wants to use it, please go ahead. I'm proud of that time together, so it makes me smile anytime I see it. I hope to have a new one each year.

MmeLeota - You know you couldn't keep your eyes off of me on that monorail because I'm so darn cute, but if you want to tell everyone that subconsciously you thought you knew me... Then that's ok too. Haha... Love the [squirrel] trip report! I'm intentially holding off on my report because I can't possibly measure up to the standard you have beset on all of us! Great job girl!

Thank you again to the Mousekecouple for getting this together and for the gifts for everyone. Thank you to MmeLeota and Cbog40 for the gifts as well. You guys are so special, I hope and pray we are able to do it all again sometime soon.

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Re: Mayhem Marauders Meet-up Part Deux!

Post by theBIGyowski » Mar Thu 08, 2012 11:01 am

Hopefully once DS is born and DW gets on some kind of a schedule staying at home with him...I can get her on here. I need to get her excited enough to want to go to a future Mayhem Marauders Meet-Up!

If we can do it...we want to try the Wine & Dine Half in early November 2013...perfect time for a MM Meet-Up. ;)
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Re: Mayhem Marauders Meet-up Part Deux!

Post by Amy » Mar Thu 08, 2012 11:47 am

theBIGyowski wrote:Hopefully once DS is born and DW gets on some kind of a schedule staying at home with him...I can get her on here. I need to get her excited enough to want to go to a future Mayhem Marauders Meet-Up!

If we can do it...we want to try the Wine & Dine Half in early November 2013...perfect time for a MM Meet-Up. ;)
We would love to have the chance to meet Mrs. BIG! I think she would enjoy a little mayhem on here as a contrast to raising your little one :D

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Re: Mayhem Marauders Meet-up Part Deux!

Post by cy1229 » Mar Thu 08, 2012 1:01 pm

Amy wrote:
theBIGyowski wrote:Hopefully once DS is born and DW gets on some kind of a schedule staying at home with him...I can get her on here. I need to get her excited enough to want to go to a future Mayhem Marauders Meet-Up!

If we can do it...we want to try the Wine & Dine Half in early November 2013...perfect time for a MM Meet-Up. ;)
We would love to have the chance to meet Mrs. BIG! I think she would enjoy a little mayhem on here as a contrast to raising your little one :D
Not so sure it would be that much of a contrast...

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Re: Mayhem Marauders Meet-up Part Deux!

Post by Amy » Mar Thu 08, 2012 1:47 pm

cy1229 wrote:
Amy wrote:
theBIGyowski wrote:Hopefully once DS is born and DW gets on some kind of a schedule staying at home with him...I can get her on here. I need to get her excited enough to want to go to a future Mayhem Marauders Meet-Up!
If we can do it...we want to try the Wine & Dine Half in early November 2013...perfect time for a MM Meet-Up. ;)
We would love to have the chance to meet Mrs. BIG! I think she would enjoy a little mayhem on here as a contrast to raising your little one :D
Not so sure it would be that much of a contrast...
Yeah! What Amy said!
:lol: It should be a contrast until their son is around 2 years old maybe ~ then he might be a little more mature than us here on the boards ;) :lol:

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Re: Mayhem Marauders Meet-up Part Deux!

Post by NaCler » Mar Thu 08, 2012 11:52 pm

Big, I dragged my wife to our Part Deux meetup. She really had no desire to go, but she had no choice as I wasn't going to miss it.

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Re: Mayhem Marauders Meet-up Part Deux!

Post by Amy » Mar Fri 09, 2012 7:55 am

NaCler wrote:Big, I dragged my wife to our Part Deux meetup. She really had no desire to go, but she had no choice as I wasn't going to miss it.
Why isn't she in the pictures?! :(
I hope she ended up having fun and didn't think the MMs were too looney ;) :lol:

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Re: Mayhem Marauders Meet-up Part Deux!

Post by NaCler » Mar Fri 09, 2012 9:01 am

Actually Amy, she is pictured above. Check out the Captain Cooks photo with CBog40 and his Dole Whip in the foreground and my huge backside with my bald spot in the background. If you look hard, I am talking to Mindflipper and there is a partial face to my right on top of yodiwan1's shoulder. That's my wife, so she made it in the pictures! Haha...

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