Saturday, April 9th.
Got up early (well, seven) so I could shower and get clean. We were due to leave around (duhhh) 11. Poked and prodded Lee and got him to get ready. Took him ages, as usual! Soon enough Penny honked and off we were heading to Lake Winnepesaukah. Fairly uneventful drive, had this guy on a motorcycle following us. Bandanna on his face, his chick had a helmet with spikes on it. The drive wasn't too far, I think we entered Georgia too. Pretty enough drive.
Stood in line for awhile at Lake Winnie. Since we arrived only a half hour after they opened and it was the 2nd day they were even open. Penny and Eddy went off somewhere else, not the thrill-ride kinda people.
A nice lady in front of us let me 'steal' some sunscreen, which was really cool of her :)
Once across the gate, I B-lined to the back where the roller coaster was. We rode on one of those tight turn ones, where every turn I got totally squished by Lee. Not so fun, but it was his first time on a ride like that. So that wasn't bad! Though this one had the lap-bar problem, where I couldn't get it low enough to feel safe.
I think we did another ride before then, but the only real roller coaster they had was the Cannon Ball. Fun wooden roller coaster, went on that twice. First time wasn't the best since size wise, Lee and I are very very different and I couldn't really get the secure feeling with him keeping bars out of my lap. Got elbowed in the face once, and almost bashed two more times, making me snap at him. I felt bad, but... shouldn't you be organized BEFORE you get in the coaster seat? Oh well. It was his first time clearly, so I tried to take it easy and school him a bit. Lee liked to sit on the ride once it stopped to gather himself back together, I told him you get off THEN do that!
Went on a spinny one, I quite enjoyed it, Lee sat to re-gather himself again. Then went on a airplane one, where I was INCREDIBLY grateful he wasn't there with me. For one, he got stuck upsidown on his, and for two, that lap bar was the only thing keeping me from falling all over the place and getting in to a horrible death spin. Fun little airplane ride, could've sucked.
Umm, I think after that we hopped on this caravan ride that goes in circles (think the pirate ship, but in full circles). Over-weighted the ride and it couldn't get off. So he and I hopped off as part of the 4 that had to step off. Sadly someone who got to ride the ride, threw up. So we waited in line for awhile. Hopped on eventually and got our turn! Lee had his eyes closed and didn't look to good. Ummm, after that we hopped on the Ski-lift and took a little tour of the park. Felt kinda bad as he was almost the maximum weight. I hate ski-lift rides. I have this horrible fear of the cable snapping. Probably the only rides that jerk my stomach.
We got icecream once down, munching on that then he played some of the games. Tried to win a Domo but missed. hehe.
next ride was the magic carpet, which is one of those that spin so fast you stick to the wall. Again Lee's eyes were closed.
After that (ish?) we went to the "evil ride". The swinging ship. I told Lee that everyone gets sick on this, he shouldn't go, asked him if he was sure, and we loaded up. took off....and he threw up.
People in front of us were cowering in front of me, I just turned my head and felt sick. I don't do well with the sight of vomit. Not to mention smell.
People behind us were all "omg". Once the ride stopped, he threw up again. The lap-bar was being held down by his belly, so the constant pressure couldn't do well. Feeling sick enough already, I wormed out before he got the bar lifted (with vomit on it!) and hopped around to get back to his side and not be trapped in the seat. Once he was done the worker got him some paper towels. Poor guy had it all over him. I stole his public vomiting virginity. :(
Main thing I was bummed about was I leave in the morning, and his vomit got on my water bottle.
Erk >,>
We got off that, and I took him to the bathroom where he got cleaned up and washed off as much stuff as he could. Requesting to sit down, we happened to be near a pavilion complete with fans. Upstairs we went and he sat. I asked if I could get him anything, he wanted cold water. I beat him up and stole some money, went downstairs and got two bottles of water and two cups of ice. He seemed a bit better once that was in. At least all he threw up was icecream. We took a little walk over to the mist machines and cooled off. Called Penny to come get us and headed back out of the park. He laid in the shade as I hung out by the parking lot to keep an eye out for them. Picked us up, stopped at wal-greens and got him some soda. Lee likes his dark soda, but light soda is better on the stomach. Convinced him a couple times on this holiday to stick with the lighter stuff. Got him 7up inside, and myself some cream soda. Oh, to my credit, I DID eat breakfast. Just don't remember what it was.
Took the scenic drive home, which was amazingly beautiful. Lookout Mountain is so pretty. I'd retire there :)
So many nice buildings, so many horse properties, just <3
Got home and Lee got changed. Ruby and Mamwa were dressed up so I threw on my dress. We were going out to a fancy restaurant tonight. Eventually we left, Lee fussed over how pretty I was in a dress. Made me feel really nice.
Once there, I got sweet tea. They served not-bad pita bread. I ordered a Steak, as did Eddy. but there was only one left, and he gave it to me <3
Eddy and I got served first, and he went to dig in. Remembering my manners I waited politely. Penny "ahem"ed at her husband and got him to stop. Once everyone was served, I inhaled it XD
There was a wedding going on upstairs, quite cute.
Dinner was delicious! I think everyone enjoyed what they got. We'd gone to Blue Orchid Bistro. Cozy little (pricey) place. Waitress commented that she didn't think a 'tiny' girl like me could eat all my steak. I actually cleared my plate! 4 stocks of asparagus, mashed potatoes and my steak. Yum! Lee cleared his plate too, despite thinking he'd not be hungry. :)
Once home I snapped a (bad) picture of Mamwa, Ruby, Lee with Ginger, and Eddy with Penny. I'm pleased enough, at least I got a picture of all them!
Went to bed a few minutes later, packing up the rest the way and crashing. I slept horribly and was up around 3am. Got up for my shower at 3:50 (alarm was set to 4) and out by 4:15. My ride was due at 5 and late (poked lee, he got his shower). I admit I stress about my rides being on time. But I don't remember how far the airport is. My plane boards at 6:29 and it takes an hour to get there...and I didn't see him by 5:10. Called, and he came. We got there in great time, flew through the little security check point (with no line!) and chatted a bit with the security guards. Headed to my gate and waited. Helped people find their gate since they only had times and Atlanta posted.
Eventually got on board, had my bag in the side compartment and we took off! Destination time was about 64 minutes to landing. Detroit had bad weather though, and my flight got rerouted to Dayton. Landed, got gas, got some work done, and took off. Landed in Detroit at 11:08 and my flight there boarded at 11:30. Got off quickly, got my bag, and ran through the airport. I landed at C gate (far, mile long, blah blah blah) and hoofed it all the way to the A gate (as far away as possible). I didn't have time to fiddle with their tram system. Got there as they were beginning to board, called mom. Let her know I got there on time, and got on the plane.
They ended up holding there for an additional ten minutes so others who got delayed could catch the flight. So my running wasn't necessary.
Flight to Denver wasn't to bad. A fair bit of turbulence. Landing was scary, as we were getting some pretty nasty cross winds. One side of the plane (wheels) landed first, then the others hit the ground roughly and bounced a bit. The lady next to me screamed and jumped, arms flying out to brace herself. We pulled up to the gate, scooted out, I hopped on the tram and went upstairs where mom was waiting :)
Hugs! Love cookies and some mixed nuts were waiting for me in the car. And water, delicious cold water!
We went and ate at Jack in the box. My tongue was burnt from coffee I bought in Chattanooga so enjoying it fully was a bit hard.
tasty anyway! Then we headed home. Having previously stopped at Hancock fabrics, which were out of the elastic I buy. Rawr! Oh well. Saw two plumes of smoke, one from the fire I knew about, another from a fire mom and I knew nothing about. The drive home was fine, and I was SO glad to be home when I got there.
Pictures will be up tomorrow in their own post ~
Till next time? :)
Got up early (well, seven) so I could shower and get clean. We were due to leave around (duhhh) 11. Poked and prodded Lee and got him to get ready. Took him ages, as usual! Soon enough Penny honked and off we were heading to Lake Winnepesaukah. Fairly uneventful drive, had this guy on a motorcycle following us. Bandanna on his face, his chick had a helmet with spikes on it. The drive wasn't too far, I think we entered Georgia too. Pretty enough drive.
Stood in line for awhile at Lake Winnie. Since we arrived only a half hour after they opened and it was the 2nd day they were even open. Penny and Eddy went off somewhere else, not the thrill-ride kinda people.
A nice lady in front of us let me 'steal' some sunscreen, which was really cool of her :)
Once across the gate, I B-lined to the back where the roller coaster was. We rode on one of those tight turn ones, where every turn I got totally squished by Lee. Not so fun, but it was his first time on a ride like that. So that wasn't bad! Though this one had the lap-bar problem, where I couldn't get it low enough to feel safe.
I think we did another ride before then, but the only real roller coaster they had was the Cannon Ball. Fun wooden roller coaster, went on that twice. First time wasn't the best since size wise, Lee and I are very very different and I couldn't really get the secure feeling with him keeping bars out of my lap. Got elbowed in the face once, and almost bashed two more times, making me snap at him. I felt bad, but... shouldn't you be organized BEFORE you get in the coaster seat? Oh well. It was his first time clearly, so I tried to take it easy and school him a bit. Lee liked to sit on the ride once it stopped to gather himself back together, I told him you get off THEN do that!
Went on a spinny one, I quite enjoyed it, Lee sat to re-gather himself again. Then went on a airplane one, where I was INCREDIBLY grateful he wasn't there with me. For one, he got stuck upsidown on his, and for two, that lap bar was the only thing keeping me from falling all over the place and getting in to a horrible death spin. Fun little airplane ride, could've sucked.
Umm, I think after that we hopped on this caravan ride that goes in circles (think the pirate ship, but in full circles). Over-weighted the ride and it couldn't get off. So he and I hopped off as part of the 4 that had to step off. Sadly someone who got to ride the ride, threw up. So we waited in line for awhile. Hopped on eventually and got our turn! Lee had his eyes closed and didn't look to good. Ummm, after that we hopped on the Ski-lift and took a little tour of the park. Felt kinda bad as he was almost the maximum weight. I hate ski-lift rides. I have this horrible fear of the cable snapping. Probably the only rides that jerk my stomach.
We got icecream once down, munching on that then he played some of the games. Tried to win a Domo but missed. hehe.
next ride was the magic carpet, which is one of those that spin so fast you stick to the wall. Again Lee's eyes were closed.
After that (ish?) we went to the "evil ride". The swinging ship. I told Lee that everyone gets sick on this, he shouldn't go, asked him if he was sure, and we loaded up. took off....and he threw up.
People in front of us were cowering in front of me, I just turned my head and felt sick. I don't do well with the sight of vomit. Not to mention smell.
People behind us were all "omg". Once the ride stopped, he threw up again. The lap-bar was being held down by his belly, so the constant pressure couldn't do well. Feeling sick enough already, I wormed out before he got the bar lifted (with vomit on it!) and hopped around to get back to his side and not be trapped in the seat. Once he was done the worker got him some paper towels. Poor guy had it all over him. I stole his public vomiting virginity. :(
Main thing I was bummed about was I leave in the morning, and his vomit got on my water bottle.
Erk >,>
We got off that, and I took him to the bathroom where he got cleaned up and washed off as much stuff as he could. Requesting to sit down, we happened to be near a pavilion complete with fans. Upstairs we went and he sat. I asked if I could get him anything, he wanted cold water. I beat him up and stole some money, went downstairs and got two bottles of water and two cups of ice. He seemed a bit better once that was in. At least all he threw up was icecream. We took a little walk over to the mist machines and cooled off. Called Penny to come get us and headed back out of the park. He laid in the shade as I hung out by the parking lot to keep an eye out for them. Picked us up, stopped at wal-greens and got him some soda. Lee likes his dark soda, but light soda is better on the stomach. Convinced him a couple times on this holiday to stick with the lighter stuff. Got him 7up inside, and myself some cream soda. Oh, to my credit, I DID eat breakfast. Just don't remember what it was.
Took the scenic drive home, which was amazingly beautiful. Lookout Mountain is so pretty. I'd retire there :)
So many nice buildings, so many horse properties, just <3
Got home and Lee got changed. Ruby and Mamwa were dressed up so I threw on my dress. We were going out to a fancy restaurant tonight. Eventually we left, Lee fussed over how pretty I was in a dress. Made me feel really nice.
Once there, I got sweet tea. They served not-bad pita bread. I ordered a Steak, as did Eddy. but there was only one left, and he gave it to me <3
Eddy and I got served first, and he went to dig in. Remembering my manners I waited politely. Penny "ahem"ed at her husband and got him to stop. Once everyone was served, I inhaled it XD
There was a wedding going on upstairs, quite cute.
Dinner was delicious! I think everyone enjoyed what they got. We'd gone to Blue Orchid Bistro. Cozy little (pricey) place. Waitress commented that she didn't think a 'tiny' girl like me could eat all my steak. I actually cleared my plate! 4 stocks of asparagus, mashed potatoes and my steak. Yum! Lee cleared his plate too, despite thinking he'd not be hungry. :)
Once home I snapped a (bad) picture of Mamwa, Ruby, Lee with Ginger, and Eddy with Penny. I'm pleased enough, at least I got a picture of all them!
Went to bed a few minutes later, packing up the rest the way and crashing. I slept horribly and was up around 3am. Got up for my shower at 3:50 (alarm was set to 4) and out by 4:15. My ride was due at 5 and late (poked lee, he got his shower). I admit I stress about my rides being on time. But I don't remember how far the airport is. My plane boards at 6:29 and it takes an hour to get there...and I didn't see him by 5:10. Called, and he came. We got there in great time, flew through the little security check point (with no line!) and chatted a bit with the security guards. Headed to my gate and waited. Helped people find their gate since they only had times and Atlanta posted.
Eventually got on board, had my bag in the side compartment and we took off! Destination time was about 64 minutes to landing. Detroit had bad weather though, and my flight got rerouted to Dayton. Landed, got gas, got some work done, and took off. Landed in Detroit at 11:08 and my flight there boarded at 11:30. Got off quickly, got my bag, and ran through the airport. I landed at C gate (far, mile long, blah blah blah) and hoofed it all the way to the A gate (as far away as possible). I didn't have time to fiddle with their tram system. Got there as they were beginning to board, called mom. Let her know I got there on time, and got on the plane.
They ended up holding there for an additional ten minutes so others who got delayed could catch the flight. So my running wasn't necessary.
Flight to Denver wasn't to bad. A fair bit of turbulence. Landing was scary, as we were getting some pretty nasty cross winds. One side of the plane (wheels) landed first, then the others hit the ground roughly and bounced a bit. The lady next to me screamed and jumped, arms flying out to brace herself. We pulled up to the gate, scooted out, I hopped on the tram and went upstairs where mom was waiting :)
Hugs! Love cookies and some mixed nuts were waiting for me in the car. And water, delicious cold water!
We went and ate at Jack in the box. My tongue was burnt from coffee I bought in Chattanooga so enjoying it fully was a bit hard.
tasty anyway! Then we headed home. Having previously stopped at Hancock fabrics, which were out of the elastic I buy. Rawr! Oh well. Saw two plumes of smoke, one from the fire I knew about, another from a fire mom and I knew nothing about. The drive home was fine, and I was SO glad to be home when I got there.
Pictures will be up tomorrow in their own post ~
Till next time? :)
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