Really REALLY Long Trip Report - Page 2

Tref · 01-11-2005, 01:52 PM

Wow, Claire, that was single greatest trip report I have ever read. Sorry to hear about the stolen items and the breakdown in Redding. I've heard that Redding is called the city that never sleeps, comfortably. But it sounds like the good far out-weighed the bad. And the bad was part of the adventure, anyway (the bad makes you appreciate the good, as with the water side seats at the Blue Bayou*) Anyway, great story, Claire.

* I have never eaten at the Blue Bayou! I am going to have to do that some day.

innerSpaceman · 01-11-2005, 02:58 PM

Wow, that was the most awesome trip report.

I am so sorry you had to pay the funGods with your stolen items and vehicle breakdowns to make up for all the astounding Disney fun you and your family had. But I think, all in all, you came out ahead.

Thank you so much for sharing your incredible adventure with us. It made my day.

Claire · 01-11-2005, 05:12 PM

Thanks, guys!

Only you people (fellow Disney fans/dorks/nerds) understand how it could all be worth it. Everyone else we've talked to has given us nothing but sympathy and looks of horror.

But really, it was NOT THAT BAD. It was our best Disney trip in ages--the entire family agrees. I prefer Christmas crowds to summer crowds....everyone was in an awesome mood! We encountered no jerks other than the ones who stole Cass's stuff.

Our lowest times were when Cassidy was sick and when we found out how long we'd be in Redding. Our "breakdown" was anti-climactic, since I pretty much expected it (if you have low expectations, you're never disappointed you know!), the tow truck came quickly and our auto insurance includes roadside assistance.

You'll be happy to know there was a Starbucks and a tanning parlor within walking distance and I got myself taken care of.

I was tempted to go get a pedicure one day...but I got too lazy. How sad is that?

I also bought a manicure set and I gave the girls (and my husband) their first manicures! We were stranded in Redding, California, sure, but we had buffed and polished nails and perfect cuticles thankyouverymuch!!!

Prudence · 01-11-2005, 07:20 PM

I like to think that I'm a Disneylan fan, but a breakdown away from home would likely have led to my own breakdown. Not a scheduled activity! So kudos to you for keeping your cool. (And telling us all about it!)

01-11-2005, 01:52 PM	#1
Tref Not Tref Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,188	Wow, Claire, that was single greatest trip report I have ever read. Sorry to hear about the stolen items and the breakdown in Redding. I've heard that Redding is called the city that never sleeps, comfortably. But it sounds like the good far out-weighed the bad. And the bad was part of the adventure, anyway (the bad makes you appreciate the good, as with the water side seats at the Blue Bayou) Anyway, great story, Claire. I have never eaten at the Blue Bayou! I am going to have to do that some day.
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Wow, that was the most awesome trip report. I am so sorry you had to pay the funGods with your stolen items and vehicle breakdowns to make up for all the astounding Disney fun you and your family had. But I think, all in all, you came out ahead. Thank you so much for sharing your incredible adventure with us. It made my day.
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01-11-2005, 05:12 PM	#3
Claire Shagilicious Disneyland!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fulfilling my destiny..... Posts: 740	Thanks, guys! Only you people (fellow Disney fans/dorks/nerds) understand how it could all be worth it. Everyone else we've talked to has given us nothing but sympathy and looks of horror. But really, it was NOT THAT BAD. It was our best Disney trip in ages--the entire family agrees. I prefer Christmas crowds to summer crowds....everyone was in an awesome mood! We encountered no jerks other than the ones who stole Cass's stuff. Our lowest times were when Cassidy was sick and when we found out how long we'd be in Redding. Our "breakdown" was anti-climactic, since I pretty much expected it (if you have low expectations, you're never disappointed you know!), the tow truck came quickly and our auto insurance includes roadside assistance. You'll be happy to know there was a Starbucks and a tanning parlor within walking distance and I got myself taken care of. I was tempted to go get a pedicure one day...but I got too lazy. How sad is that? I also bought a manicure set and I gave the girls (and my husband) their first manicures! We were stranded in Redding, California, sure, but we had buffed and polished nails and perfect cuticles thankyouverymuch!!! __________________ Miles: It tastes like the back of a fing L.A. school bus. Now they probably didn't de-stem, hoping for some semblance of concentration, crushed it up with leaves and mice, and then wound up with this rancid tar and turpentine bull**. Fin' Raid. Jack: Tastes pretty good to me.
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01-11-2005, 07:20 PM	#4
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	I like to think that I'm a Disneylan fan, but a breakdown away from home would likely have led to my own breakdown. Not a scheduled activity! So kudos to you for keeping your cool. (And telling us all about it!) __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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