Dec 2010: Mayhem Invades Disney World!!!

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Re: Dec 2010: Mayhem Invades Disney World!!!

Post by Amy » Mar Sun 27, 2011 4:25 pm

Len90 wrote:
mindflipper wrote:But you can't say the same about iphones, can you? :wink:
It could be you both are using your Macs differently. Maybe Len90 doesn't use his as heavily as Amy? Maybe you need to compare apps and what you're using it for to see how you use it differently? Maybe give you an idea of areas to target as possible problems/solutions.
Seriously doubt amount of usage. Mine is used VERY heavily. I've done more on this Mac than I have on any other computer. As for the iPhones, the iPhone 4 has not been an issue. I think my originally may have had something to do with a drop it had sustained a week prior to all the issues. If it was the iPhone 3G, I would definitely be talking differently.
I would venture a guess that Len uses his laptop a lot more frequently than I use mine! I still haven't started composing or any heavy photo usage manipulation on mine. Unfortunately my problems all seem to be hardware issues.
My iphone 3Gs has always been well behaved other than a few glitches here or there. I think Len just had bad luck with his phones...
More pictures and trip report to come yet this evening :D

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Re: Dec 2010: Mayhem Invades Disney World!!!

Post by Mousekedude » Mar Sun 27, 2011 5:17 pm

Wow, Amy!!! I'm so totally impressed with your trip report and pictures!!! It's a little sad that it's taken this long to post it all... but heck, it's worth it!! Keep it coming! More, more, more...!!!!!!
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Re: Dec 2010: Mayhem Invades Disney World!!!

Post by Amy » Mar Sun 27, 2011 6:57 pm

Mousekedude wrote:Wow, Amy!!! I'm so totally impressed with your trip report and pictures!!! It's a little sad that it's taken this long to post it all... but heck, it's worth it!! Keep it coming! More, more, more...!!!!!!
:goofy_bounce:
Sad?! Who me?! I am a master procrastinator ~ I am simply practicing my craft ;)
Thanks for the compliment on the photos though :D

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Re: Dec 2010: Mayhem Invades Disney World!!!

Post by Amy » Mar Sun 27, 2011 7:39 pm

Amy and F1gment ~ Day 9
MK was closed early this evening so we chose to go over to EPCOT and meet up with the Mousekecouple for Illuminations
Here comes our limo...
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With the sun starting to set, Spaceship Earth was starting to glow beautifully...
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We headed over to the Mexico pavilion to meet up with Mouskedude and Mouseoholic. They opted for a drink inside while we went ahead and found a spot for Illuminations. I found a penny right where I wanted to watch so I figured that was a good sign :D
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While we were waiting for them to meet us outside, I ran over to the American Pavilion and got a quick photo of Whoopi Goldberg narrating the Christmas story...
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I thought I got a better shot of the three of them before the show started, but this seems to be what I can find for the moment. One thing you won't see in the photo is the extra viewing area Mousekedude scored for us by moving a few strollers. I was all nervous that people would come and start yelling at us, but he was the smart one as no one even ever appeared :shock:
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A few shots from Illuminations...
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I like this shot because I actually was lucky enough to take a hot air balloon ride over the African desert...
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At this point, we said our final goodbyes to the Mouskecouple and Mom and I set off to ride a few more attractions before we set off back to the hotel...
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I love these fiberoptic pavement lights!!! :figment:
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If you have managed to make it to the end of this rather lengthy post, I have an amusing story to the end of our day. We waited for our bus and when we finally were able to get onto a bus, we noticed the bus driver seemed a little harried and cranky. We pulled up to the All Star Sports and he came around to the back to see if we were getting off there. We told him no, we were staying at Music. A few families exited off the front of the bus at Sports. We then went on ahead to Music. Once we got there, all the people stood up and lined up at the back door which wasn't opening. Then we see the driver was standing at the rear of the line that was not moving. It took him a minute but then he seemed to realize that none of the people were going to exit the front of the bus, and they weren't going to move so he could open the doors from the rear panel, so he went back to the front of the bus and opened the rear doors. After everyone tromped out the rear doors, I caught his eye as he was unlocking Mom's scooter and said, "I bet you wanted them to go out that other door didn't you." He just smiled and chuckled.
So there you have it, day 9 of our wonderful trip. Only 5 days to go :(

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Re: Dec 2010: Mayhem Invades Disney World!!!

Post by mindflipper » Mar Sun 27, 2011 9:23 pm

I forgot you were there for 2 weeks! I would love to take two weeks off.. :(

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Re: Dec 2010: Mayhem Invades Disney World!!!

Post by Len90 » Mar Mon 28, 2011 12:33 pm

Ahh Day 9 ends in a sad way as you mention your final good-byes to the mouskecouple. There is something special about EPCOT at night. Once the Illuminations crowd trickles out, the park becomes peaceful and magical. SSE lights up perfectly, the calming music plays in the background, and it makes you realize that you are in the Happiest Place on Earth and all your troubles seem so far away.
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Re: Dec 2010: Mayhem Invades Disney World!!!

Post by mindflipper » Mar Mon 28, 2011 2:44 pm

Len90 wrote:Ahh Day 9 ends in a sad way as you mention your final good-byes to the mouskecouple. There is something special about EPCOT at night. Once the Illuminations crowd trickles out, the park becomes peaceful and magical. SSE lights up perfectly, the calming music plays in the background, and it makes you realize that you are in the Happiest Place on Earth and all your troubles seem so far away.
You make it sound like a "night spa", Len90... :wink:

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Re: Dec 2010: Mayhem Invades Disney World!!!

Post by MmeLeota » Mar Mon 28, 2011 10:01 pm

Amy, as usual your pics are awesome! Especially the ones of the monorails and and SSE. I really like the ones of the sun's glow as it sets. The Illuminations pics are great too! I look forward to the day when I can get back out there to take pictures...I'm missing it terribly right now. Plus I'd like to upgrade my camera.

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Re: Dec 2010: Mayhem Invades Disney World!!!

Post by Amy » Mar Mon 28, 2011 10:04 pm

MmeLeota wrote:Amy, as usual your pics are awesome! Especially the ones of the monorails and and SSE. I really like the ones of the sun's glow as it sets. The Illuminations pics are great too! I look forward to the day when I can get back out there to take pictures...I'm missing it terribly right now. Plus I'd like to upgrade my camera.
Thanks MmeLeota :D I love how you could still see the reflections of the palm trees in Spaceship Earth even though it was getting on toward nighttime!
More trip report and photos to come tomorrow...hopefully. I took some time out of my normal schedule this evening to attend the county fire meeting at my old department. It was nice to catch up on what's been happening since I retired...although my old Lt. joked about me being a thorn between two roses when I sat down to have dessert between him and my old chief :shock: :lol:

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Re: Dec 2010: Mayhem Invades Disney World!!!

Post by wewantsdaredhead » Mar Tue 29, 2011 6:18 am

Just when I thought this trip report could not get any better!!!
Great pics and thanks for keeping this report fresh, Amy----this is the best report EVER!!!

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Re: Dec 2010: Mayhem Invades Disney World!!!

Post by Amy » Mar Tue 29, 2011 10:19 am

wewantsdaredhead wrote:Just when I thought this trip report could not get any better!!!
Great pics and thanks for keeping this report fresh, Amy----this is the best report EVER!!!
To quote the lovely Singin' Teddi Beara..."Why thank you Henry ~ hee-hee!" That was my plan all along of course, to keep things spread out so they seemed fresh! Yeah, that's the ticket!
Thank for the kind words. There will be more to come...I do plan on finishing the report well before we take another trip...I hope! :shock:

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Re: Dec 2010: Mayhem Invades Disney World!!!

Post by mindflipper » Mar Tue 29, 2011 11:28 am

Amy wrote:Thank for the kind words. There will be more to come...I do plan on finishing the report well before we take another trip...I hope! :shock:
That is, if you can get your Mac to behave... :roll: :wink:

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Re: Dec 2010: Mayhem Invades Disney World!!!

Post by Amy » Mar Tue 29, 2011 11:48 am

mindflipper wrote:
Amy wrote:Thank for the kind words. There will be more to come...I do plan on finishing the report well before we take another trip...I hope! :shock:
That is, if you can get your Mac to behave... :roll: :wink:
Yeah, don't remind me :( The hold-up currently is the struggle with knowing I have to finish my tax prep, and wanting to avoid doing my tax prep :lol:

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Re: Dec 2010: Mayhem Invades Disney World!!!

Post by Mousekedude » Mar Tue 29, 2011 2:49 pm

Great job again, Amy! It just keeps getting better.
Although I will say I'm not that flattered with the picture of me... Mouseoholic had been smart enough to cover her face with a scarf during all the extreme cold we had been experiencing, but my mug is totally windburned... and a little sunburned on top of that. I looked like a homeless person.... :roll: :lol:

I'm sad that we didn't get to see you more after that. Looking foward to the next installment, though! :goofy_bounce:

Len, I agree with your sentiments. That's why I posted so many night shots of the Epcot area during my portion of the report. Like this one here, for example:
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Okay, keep it going Amy!

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Re: Dec 2010: Mayhem Invades Disney World!!!

Post by Amy » Mar Tue 29, 2011 7:13 pm

That photo is beautiful Mouskedude!! Absolutely gorgeous :D

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