DLR Lashbear Odyssey 2007 [Archive]

lashbear

09-17-2006, 07:29 PM

tracilicious

09-17-2006, 07:36 PM

Wow! Sorry about Japan. There's an off chance that we'll be there then, but I won't know until Januaryish. You guys will have so much fun!

wendybeth

09-17-2006, 07:46 PM

AAARGH!!!!!

My sis and I are plotting a trip during her kid's Spring Break, but that is probably going to be a week prior to your visit. Count your blessings- you'll be spared the two kid's bickering.

About bloody time you get your ass over here, though.:cheers:

Snowflake

09-17-2006, 08:02 PM

Well, sorry about Japan! But you're coming to SF! Woot! A night on the town is in order, methinks!

Happydance in deed! :D

CoasterMatt

09-17-2006, 08:19 PM

Lemme know if you plan on visiting Universal Studios Hollywood, I love showing guests around... :)

Kevy Baby

09-17-2006, 08:31 PM

While I am bummed for you about Japan, I am exceited that you are visiting DLR!!!

This is freakin' awesome! I am really looking forward to seeing you!

€uroMeinke

09-17-2006, 09:38 PM

Lashmeet 2007!

Not Afraid

09-17-2006, 09:39 PM

YAY! YAY! YAY! YAY! YAY! YAY! YAY! YAY! YAY!

I get to meet the Bears and not just hear about it from y own "bear".

I'm EXCITED!

wendybeth

09-17-2006, 10:53 PM

My sis may have to pull her kid outta school.:D

lashbear

09-18-2006, 04:20 AM

My sis may have to pull her kid outta school.:D

Well, to help you decide:

At the risk of being blasphemous, our research team was so impressed with the relative ease of touring in the "off" periods that we would rather take our children out of school for a few days than do battle with the crowds

Q.E.D.

Gemini Cricket

09-18-2006, 04:29 AM

Excellent! Sorry to hear about Japan. But yay that you're going to DL!
:)

JWBear

09-18-2006, 09:54 AM

Totally COOL!!!! We'll finally get to meet you in person!

Disneyphile

09-18-2006, 11:05 AM

Ken and I will most definitely be there. :)

MouseWife

09-18-2006, 12:39 PM

And you'll be in San Diego, too!

What are your plans while you are here?

Ghoulish Delight

09-18-2006, 01:02 PM

Hmmm, we'll think about it.

Okay, thought! Our new place is 5-10 minutes from Disneyland. :D

Matterhorn Fan

09-18-2006, 03:48 PM

Bah!

Whatever happened to your 10-year plan that had you coming to Florida first, huh? Huh?

Seriously, though, have a great trip.

lashbear

09-18-2006, 04:12 PM

Bah!

Whatever happened to your 10-year plan that had you coming to Florida first, huh? Huh?

Seriously, though, have a great trip.

Yes, but.... We love DCA !!! :D

Matterhorn Fan

09-18-2006, 04:13 PM

Well, you will not get to go on an expedition to Everest in DCA. But you will get a bread tour.

Geez, it's a toss up.

Nephythys

09-18-2006, 04:49 PM

OK, so Japan's off because we couldn't get any timeshare accommodation there.

SO WE'RE GOING TO THE USA INSTEAD

:snap: :cheers: :D *Happydance*

We're just waiting to hear back from the Peacock Suites regarding our timeshare weeks there.

The dates we've asked for are: 04/14/2007 to 04/28/07

So... Lashbear & Lashstoat will be in town...

I hope to have many meets, a few sinkings and some swanky times on the town !
Who whats to experience The Divine Lashbear ??? :D (that's Divine as in the drag queen, not any god-like meaning...)

PS: We'll also be in SFO from 24 March to 6 April, and then San Diego from 7th to 14th April

If I can find a way (cas needs to earn a bonus) I want to come out for a day and see you- I'll keep up to date on your plans and see if I can fly out, even for just one day. I mean come on- it's a great chance to see you and who knows when (if ever) I will get to Oz :(

So, here's hoping!

lashbear

09-18-2006, 06:33 PM

If I can find a way (cas needs to earn a bonus) I want to come out for a day and see you-

You must come ! Your leader demands it ! :)

besides, I want to meet you too !.

lashbear

09-18-2006, 06:40 PM

Well, you will not get to go on an expedition to Everest in DCA. But you will get a bread tour.

Geez, it's a toss up.

[Homer Voice] MMmmmmm.... Breeeaaaddddd..... [/Homer Voice]

LSPoorEeyorick

09-18-2006, 08:31 PM

Tom and I will do our best to come, but that's T minus six weeks before our wedding... we'll probably need a break by then!

Kevy Baby

09-18-2006, 09:18 PM

...but that's T minus six weeks before our wedding...Reschedule it.

RStar

09-18-2006, 11:03 PM

Wooo Hoooo!

I hope to be able to attend at least one lashmeet!

MouseWife

09-19-2006, 07:14 AM

I think this is a great opportunity for us San Diegans {there are a few} to meet up....

I'll keep my eyes peeled :eek: for information.....

lashbear

09-19-2006, 01:08 PM

I think this is a great opportunity for us San Diegans {there are a few} to meet up....

I'll keep my eyes peeled :eek: for information.....

Easy ! 7th to 13th April 2007 - lets start planning ! :D

You have a place with animals, and a place with fish they tell me ? :blush:

MouseWife

09-19-2006, 03:29 PM

Easy ! 7th to 13th April 2007 - lets start planning ! :D

You have a place with animals, and a place with fish they tell me ? :blush:

LOL Well, yes we do!

There is, of course, Sea World. And, Stephen Birch Aquarium {I believe that is what it is called, previously Scripps, or vice versa}.

The San Diego Zoo is awesome and it is close to Downtown where there could be a lunch/dinner meet....

What is it you guys want to see around here?

Matterhorn Fan

09-19-2006, 03:35 PM

[Homer Voice] MMmmmmm.... Breeeaaaddddd..... [/Homer Voice]Lest anyone think my post was meant to be mean, I LOVE the bread tour at DCA. Seriously. They've got the only walking bread I know of.

I wish I could come out to CA for the lashmeet, but alas, at that time of the year, it's impossible.

You have a place with animals, and a place with fish they tell me ? :blush: I don't know if it was intended or not, but when I read this, I heard it in Dr. Zoidberg's voice. (I imagine him tenting his claws, if that's possible.)

lashbear

09-19-2006, 07:31 PM

What is it you guys want to see around here?

Do you really want the answer to that ?? :evil:

Oh !! Things to see... sorry, now I've got you.

Amusement parks, natural wonders and friendly locals are all good.

We also want to be blatant tourists and visit Mexico for a day. :D

Oh, did I mention bars ? :rolleyes:

MouseWife

09-19-2006, 07:48 PM

Do you really want the answer to that ?? :evil:

Oh !! Things to see... sorry, now I've got you.

Amusement parks, natural wonders and friendly locals are all good.

We also want to be blatant tourists and visit Mexico for a day. :D

Oh, did I mention bars ? :rolleyes:

Hee hee, now, I wouldn't quite be able to help ya there...

Bars...bars...bars...what part of town are you staying at? We definitely have bars. What type of music are you into? Different radio stations have days that they are at certain clubs, that can be fun.

Amusement parks? Hmm. Belmont Park? There are bars around there, too.

Natural wonders? It all depends, again, on where you are staying and how much time you would like to spend cruising around. But actually I don't know of natural wonders, just old places. :) Old Town, Julian, Balboa Park {directly next to the Zoo}. Aren't you vegetarian? Or no? There are some restaurants nearby the zoo/Hillcrest area. Or, the other way into the Gaslamp area. Buca de Beppo's downtown would be a great place for a meet.

I love seeing tourists in town. Coronado is a pretty place to see the sunset, but, so it La Jolla. Just depends on what cha want. :0)

Up to you. Your vacation. You deal the cards, dude. :D

JWBear

09-19-2006, 08:14 PM

...Oh, did I mention bars ? :rolleyes:
We live 5 minutes from LA's main bear bar, Pistons.... :D

lashbear

09-19-2006, 09:20 PM

Amusement parks? Hmm. Belmont Park?

**KA-CHING !!! ** omg ! I'd hadn't realised !!! The Giant Dipper Rollercoaster !!! **Lashbear faints**

*Lashbear revives homself by throwing cold water on himself*

Yes please :D

There are some restaurants nearby the zoo/Hillcrest area. Or, the other way into the Gaslamp area.

We're staying here: http://www.gaslampplaza.com/

Buca de Beppo's downtown would be a great place for a meet.

Sounds good to me !

I love seeing tourists in town.

....and we love seeing YOU ! :D :snap:

lashbear

09-19-2006, 09:23 PM

We live 5 minutes from LA's main bear bar, Pistons.... :D

**Lashbear faints again**

OK. Can we talk ? :evil:

Let's see, Two bears walk into a bar.....

MouseWife

09-19-2006, 09:51 PM

**KA-CHING !!! ** omg ! I'd hadn't realised !!! The Giant Dipper Rollercoaster !!! **Lashbear faints**

*Lashbear revives homself by throwing cold water on himself*

Yes please :D

We're staying here: http://www.gaslampplaza.com/

Sounds good to me !

....and we love seeing YOU ! :D :snap:

And at night the Giant Dipper is lit up and right next to a cool bar but I forget the name. Claire went when she was in town....

Your hotel is quite swanky!! I love that they serve breakfast on the rooftop! What a view!!!

Bucas might be within walking distance....

Another fun thing...riding the ferry across to Coronado. Not quite to the beach but they do have a small 'seaport' village. Or doing the Harbor Excursion....That is nice. I mostly do these things during the week to avoid crowds.

How exciting! You are traveling all over!!!

JWBear

09-19-2006, 10:00 PM

**Lashbear faints again**

OK. Can we talk ? :evil:

Let's see, Two bears walk into a bar.....
We'll have to arrange an evening at Pistons while you are in town.

Kevy Baby

09-19-2006, 10:02 PM

Buca de Beppo's downtown would be a great place for a meet.All the great restaurants in the Gaslamp and you're gonna take them to a chain restaurant?!?

I'll put a vote in for Lou & Mickey's (http://www.louandmickeys.com/). A bit pricey, but we've enjoyed it the last two times we've been to S.D.

I also thoroughly enjoyed touring the USS Midway (http://www.midway.org/) - a retired aircraft carrier that you can tour.

You can also have a beer and BBQ at the bar where they filmed part of Top Gun: Kansas City BBQ (http://www.kcbbq.net/Top_Gun_Filming.html)

MouseWife

09-19-2006, 10:12 PM

All the great restaurants in the Gaslamp and you're gonna take them to a chain restaurant?!?

I'll put a vote in for Lou & Mickey's (http://www.louandmickeys.com/). A bit pricey, but we've enjoyed it the last two times we've been to S.D.

I also thoroughly enjoyed touring the USS Midway (http://www.midway.org/) - a retired aircraft carrier that you can tour.

You can also have a beer and BBQ at the bar where they filmed part of Top Gun: Kansas City BBQ (http://www.kcbbq.net/Top_Gun_Filming.html)

LOL I didn't say TGiFridays!!! {although I had a lot of fun on my last visit...}

The Midway! I was trying to remember the name of it. The Hubster just took the Boy and pals there recently, it is a great place. I wanted to recommend it, too. As well as that area and the Star of India. {is that right?}

lashbear

09-20-2006, 05:31 AM

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG......

I just found this !

http://www.queenmary.com/index.php?page=rockyhorror

Who's coming to Midnight Insanity with us ??????

MouseWife

09-20-2006, 07:36 AM

Oh My GAWD!!!!

What a party!!! Already put together, just pay the entrance fee {remember when parties had charges??? WTF? Although I never paid...}

I love the list of what not to bring...the lingerie comments...too funny!!!

Reminds me of Comic Con when I saw this adult man coming towards us in a big diaper {not a Depends but an exaggerated cloth one} and I told my son 'Son, that is a grown man in a diaper.' Just so he wouldn't think his eyes were deceiving him.

Or, the man in RHPS gear, I said 'Son, that is a man.'

Great parent, aren't I? :p I figure at 12 if he has any questions, he'll ask.

So, who is going? I know I probably won't be able to....I will be lucky to make it to the SD meets....

Ghoulish Delight

09-20-2006, 08:06 AM

And at night the Giant Dipper is lit up and right next to a cool bar but I forget the name. Claire went when she was in town....
Is that the one with the rooftop deck that serves 5 classes of hurricanes? I recommend the class 5...but perhaps not before you ride the Dipper.

MouseWife

09-20-2006, 08:34 AM

Is that the one with the rooftop deck that serves 5 classes of hurricanes? I recommend the class 5...but perhaps not before you ride the Dipper.

I do believe so. Wow, I didn't know the different classes or drinks, that is cool. That would be a cool place to sit during one of the big storms we get...once in a blue moon.

LOL Yeah, I thought of that, too, ride first, drink after!!

Not Afraid

09-20-2006, 09:00 AM

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG......

I just found this !

http://www.queenmary.com/index.php?page=rockyhorror

Who's coming to Midnight Insanity with us ??????

Well, that's down the street for us, so we can probably manage. Szerbiak has been to the new location.

JWBear

09-20-2006, 09:25 AM

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG......

I just found this !

http://www.queenmary.com/index.php?page=rockyhorror

Who's coming to Midnight Insanity with us ??????
Queen Mary? RHPS? I'm in! (Although the ocean liner enthusiast in me cringes at the indignities such as this being perpetrated on the old lady.)

CoasterMatt

09-20-2006, 12:40 PM

While not ride while drinking?

MouseWife

09-20-2006, 12:52 PM

While not ride while drinking?

If you mean the 'Giant Dipper' coaster, ha, that is one rough ride!!!

You are lucky to get off of that ride without any bruises. It thrashes you!

lashbear

09-20-2006, 01:05 PM

If you mean the 'Giant Dipper' coaster, ha, that is one rough ride!!!

You are lucky to get off of that ride without any bruises. It thrashes you!

Don't tell Lashstoat that one or I'll be riding alone ! ;)

Who wants first class when you can ride Class 5 all the way ! :evil:

CoasterMatt

09-20-2006, 01:05 PM

Yeah right, I've ridden rougher kiddie coasters than the Belmont GD...

Besides, if the booze is right, it'll numb ya right out :)

There was this one time at Coney Island - I had 3 yards of margarita and rode the Cyclone 11 times.

CoasterMatt

09-20-2006, 01:07 PM

Rose and I'll journey down for the Belmont "thrash and trash" meet :D

lashbear

09-20-2006, 01:13 PM

Rose and I'll journey down for the Belmont "thrash and trash" meet :D

I like that ! :snap:

I might get a T-shirt made with the Giant Dipper logo and the saying: "Thrash me or Trash me"

BTW: isn't the Giant Dipper at Belmont Park the one that was also known as The Bobs and The Earthquake ? I think it was designed by Prior & Church, and they suspect it was Traver-built. Correct, mr Coastermatt ?

CoasterMatt

09-20-2006, 01:15 PM

Oh Lashbear, Belmont Giant Dipper is probably about equivalent (a bit more fun from what I've heard) to your dear departed Bush Beast (http://rcdb.com/ig1123.htm).

CoasterMatt

09-20-2006, 01:17 PM

BTW: isn't the Giant Dipper at Belmont Park the one that was also known as The Bobs and The Earthquake ? I think it was designed by Prior & Church, and they suspect it was Traver-built. Correct, mr Coastermatt ?

That is correct! Only now it runs Morgan rolling/shuffling stock instead of it's beautiful old P&C trains.

lashbear

09-20-2006, 01:17 PM

*Boo hoo*:(

I miss the old gal, even if she did shake the spit out of you. (VERY rough in the years leading up to The End)

lashbear

09-20-2006, 01:20 PM

I've always wanted to ride that coaster ever since I first saw the Vincent Price "America Screams" Rolly-coaster video (didn't you love the way he said Rolly-coaster?)

I want to go on the Giant Dipper at Santa Cruz too.

CoasterMatt

09-20-2006, 01:31 PM

Giant Dipper at Santa Cruz is all about FUN! Plus it's in a really fun park.

MouseWife

09-20-2006, 02:02 PM

Can't the roughness of the ride also depend upon where you are seated?

Or you could say I am a weanie. Oh gawd, I confess...I can't ride Space Mountain, either!!!! {but I did, and I did ride the GD but just won't anymore...}

But I do take great shots of people on the rides.....:D

lashbear

09-20-2006, 04:11 PM

...I did ride the GD but just won't anymore

But.... but.... Who'll hold my hand if I get scared ? :blush:

Ghoulish Delight

09-20-2006, 04:18 PM

CoasterMatt

09-20-2006, 04:36 PM

Yeah right, have you ridden Ghostrider lately? It's got more potholes than any street in SoCal... Thanks CCI :)

Ghoulish Delight

09-20-2006, 04:38 PM

Yeah right, have you ridden Ghostrider lately? It's got more potholes than any street in SoCal... Thanks CCI :)
Exactly my point. Giant Dipper's a freaking dream-ride in comparrison.

CoasterMatt

09-20-2006, 04:41 PM

Never mind, I got ya :)

Ghostrider is probably the most overrated coaster I've ridden, next to Millennium Force(less) at Cedar Point.

Ghoulish Delight

09-20-2006, 04:45 PM

Never mind, I got ya :)

Ghostrider is probably the most overrated coaster I've ridden, next to Millennium Force(less) at Cedar Point.I rode it the first year it was open and absolutely loved it. I hadn't ridden it since until a couple weekends ago..and I almost cried, both from the pain and the disappointment. I remember it having fun turns, surprising drops, and outright speed, but I couldn't pay attention to any of that as it took all I had to keep my teeth in my head and my legs from snapping at the thighs. Probably didn't help that it was literally the day before it was to have gone down for refurb, so it was in the abolute worst condition it can be in.

MouseWife

09-20-2006, 05:42 PM

But.... but.... Who'll hold my hand if I get scared ? :blush:

I think you'll be holding on with both of your hands!!

But I'll be there with you in spirit. ;)

Oh my gosh, I thought I was going to fall out of Ghost Rider!!!

Woodies are great coasters but, I don't know when, at some point, I just couldn't handle them anymore. Any coasters. So sad. The Hubster loves them.

Well, if we all meet up there, I still won't ride it, but it would be a lot of fun.

CoasterMatt

09-20-2006, 05:46 PM

On a lil side note, Lashbear, do you know about CoasterBears.org (http://coasterbears.org/) ?

lashbear

09-20-2006, 06:04 PM

Too bad you're hitting SD first. If you were up here first, you could ride Ghost Rider at Knotts. After that, Giant Dipper would practically feel like riding in the back of a Royal Delux II luxury auto.

Oh, don't worry... We've ridden / experienced GhostRattler last time (in 2002) - it was rough as blazes then ! :eek:

Coasterbears, huh ?? Hmmmmm......