Message sent to our department in February of 2008:
"Some of my co-workers...and myself cannot afford nor will our work pay for any part of the comference in Orlanda in June of 2008..."
We have yet to discover just which airport you would fly into to get to Orlanda...
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
The Matterhorn Mishap
Those of you who have ridden the Matterhorn at Disneyland know that if you’re not in line with either your significant other or your current crush, you’re making sure that you are a SINGLE rider. As you can see in the picture, two small children even look cozy in the half-bobsled…
That being said, I recall being at Disneyland with a group of co-workers and deciding that we should go on the Matterhorn as one of the last rides of the night. We made our way to Fantasyland or Yesterland or whatever land it's in - and joined the line of other prospective riders. As we approached the final leg of the line, Starlight and I were observing the ride and patrons and looked at each other and agreed that we would make sure we were single riders. The rest of the group was chatting about something else and therefore did not reach the same conclusion in time. Starlight and I got on the first bobsled, one of us in the front half and one of us in the back. Once we were buckled in, we both looked behind us at the rest of the group. Tina and Dena had both settled into the front half, leaving Louie and Leon in an awkward spot. Louie jumped in the back and the lederhausen-clad ride attendant said, “No, that won’t work” and looking at Leon said “You’ll need to get in first.” Louie, confused, got out, and Leon got in, scooted to the back and Louie had two choices…be left behind or jump in. She jumped in. The seatbelt (yes, there's just one) was buckled around the two of them and the looks on their faces as they realized just how uncomfortable the ride was going to be were priceless. The regret I feel for not having captured that moment on film still plagues me today. They were able to laugh about it eventually and the rest of us, although we felt for Louie's awkward situation, were able to laugh about it immediately…and for the rest of the trip…
That being said, I recall being at Disneyland with a group of co-workers and deciding that we should go on the Matterhorn as one of the last rides of the night. We made our way to Fantasyland or Yesterland or whatever land it's in - and joined the line of other prospective riders. As we approached the final leg of the line, Starlight and I were observing the ride and patrons and looked at each other and agreed that we would make sure we were single riders. The rest of the group was chatting about something else and therefore did not reach the same conclusion in time. Starlight and I got on the first bobsled, one of us in the front half and one of us in the back. Once we were buckled in, we both looked behind us at the rest of the group. Tina and Dena had both settled into the front half, leaving Louie and Leon in an awkward spot. Louie jumped in the back and the lederhausen-clad ride attendant said, “No, that won’t work” and looking at Leon said “You’ll need to get in first.” Louie, confused, got out, and Leon got in, scooted to the back and Louie had two choices…be left behind or jump in. She jumped in. The seatbelt (yes, there's just one) was buckled around the two of them and the looks on their faces as they realized just how uncomfortable the ride was going to be were priceless. The regret I feel for not having captured that moment on film still plagues me today. They were able to laugh about it eventually and the rest of us, although we felt for Louie's awkward situation, were able to laugh about it immediately…and for the rest of the trip…
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
The Case of the Missing Shoes
We might have to start with our most recent stories first and then work back in time as they come to us...so anyway, we were at a conference in an unnamed location, and decided to make things interesting with costumes that followed the theme of the site - if you can't figure this one out, well, you might want to stop reading right here. As we put the finishing touches on our costumes, we noticed that one pair of yellow shoes was missing...how in the world? They were all there when we unpacked the boxes just two days prior. After searching in vain, we decided the show must go on, and even though "one of these things was not like the other" if you know what I mean, "one of these things just didn't belong". Three pair of perfect, yellow patent-leather shoes and one....well, see for yourself.
What makes this tale most interesting is that the shoes were 'lifted' by someone from our inner circle who "just really liked them" and who had planned to take them home, but was busted by her roommate who had known of our frantic search. She still doesn't know that WE know, but her secret's not safe with us!
What makes this tale most interesting is that the shoes were 'lifted' by someone from our inner circle who "just really liked them" and who had planned to take them home, but was busted by her roommate who had known of our frantic search. She still doesn't know that WE know, but her secret's not safe with us!
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