Super Slacker

Don't forget to set your clocks back today!!


I've been one lazy girl!

It's taking soo long to post my story about Florida.

Well here's the last of it and one of the most exciting days.

I know we didn't start out too early since almost every other morning was begun around 7 or 8. The goal was to head to Cocoa and see the uncle's place, sort of.

Stopped at a Waffle House on the way. Spending many years growing up in the south - Sebring, FL - one has certain food favorites. Nothing like grits from a Waffle House. I wouldn't say that eateries in Florida have the same health codes as WI. But we did have a good breakfast.

Since Cocoa is near the Kennedy Space Center we dropped of the G-folks and made a small road trip. As kids, my bro and I have been there many times. This is the first for the niece and nephew and it's been so many years since we've been there.

We didn't get there until early afternoon. We just missed the opportunity to see all the Kennedy sites. We could have driven to the different areas since that was allowed but the last tour bus had already left.

I was just happy to even be there and able to check it out. Bro, the kids and my mom wanted to see the IMAX show. I and IMAX are no longer great friends, so they went to see it.

As you can see from the above picture and my cute little nephew, there is plenty to cover for just this area. If you check out the other parts of the picture, there is the shuttle launch pad. Wouldn't that have been cool to check that area out?! If I remember right, there was to be a shuttle launch the next Friday. This one was not published. Not sure this one had people or what the media considers "important".

We did the only ride that was there - robot scouts. This was updated and had recent space shots and space information. Jake thought it was awesome that there would be so much work the robots do for humans. Loved the holograms NASA put together for this informative ride/area.

Just before the IMAX show let out, there was an Astronaut speaker. This astronaut was at MIR/International Space Station somewhat recently. He discussed how he moved to Russia, trained with their astronauts, learned the language, and stayed with a host family for about 6 months before moving the family all the way there.

I was lucky enough to get my question asked and answered. I asked how he learned Russian and how quickly he had to learn it. He stated that they had him learn some of it here but sent him to Russia to learn the right dialect.

Another best part - getting up close to a shuttle. They have one of the decommission shuttles permanently parked on the grounds. NASA even has a set of the jet rockets that propel the shuttle into orbit, on the grounds as well.

For the secret writer there is a possibility of a free class.

Oh here's a lovely item for your lover. ;) (thanks tigger!)

Ok kids it's finally off to bed with me. I've been watching way too much TV.

Here's some movies to go check out:
Doom, Good Night and Good Luck, Zathura, Weather Man, Harry Potter and The goblet of Fire, The Legend of Zorro, and Transporter 2. See you at the movies!

Latest events and thensome

Sunday the 9th I went to see Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy show. He's so hot and sweet.

I also had the great time in the front row for Movin' Out! Too bad it ends it's time here tomorrow. If someone really wanted to see a true New York production, this is the show. I really missed New York watching this show. I'm hoping to go there after New Year's. I'll probably say in Midtown.

Also just hanging at the house. Been pretty sleepy this week but then again the full moon is out this weekend.

Tomorrow will be at Jen's folks celebrating her pop's b-day. Here's to grilling out!! I just love to just show up and play cards.

Next weekend will be awesome. Taking a half day at work and hoping the temp will be as nice as this weekend.

Now here's more on the June trip to Florida.

Thursday June 16th
Since we were up every day until 1 or 2 am, today was the day to sleep in. The G-folks were up early since they wanted to go see my Uncle and drive him nuts for a few hours.

The kids, my bro and I hit Typhoon Lagoon. We only spent a few hours here since we have to meet up with everyone a bit later. Didn't spend too long at that lagoon and didn't get to check out the whole thing. Kids saw the actual typhoon lagoon area and that's pretty much were we stayed. That was pretty damn cool.

I got a sense of the undercurrent that an actual typhoon produces. It was fun getting wet and just relaxing. Also laid about in the lazy river.

It was an uneventful day. Everyone was just relaxing and taking it easy today. Most of us went to bed early and got ready for the next day.

Friday was a road trip to Cocoa and check out Kennedy Space Center. My second favorite place.

Here's a little something that many might not know about.

Now for the End post question: Should one travel for travel's sake or to take in the environments arts, people and culture?

Damn cell phones!

Well after taking about 5 dozen pics of Vince Vaughn, it's frozen. Can't get it to turn off. I guess I could reboot it but then I'd loose terrific voicemails saying wrong number, call some police/det, or some other fake threatening message. Ah... I'll have a Sprint fix it up.

Other cool news, Rachel and Adam had their reception at Joey Buona's for those folks that didn't make it down to TX. That was a blast. Great pictures from TX too.

This is the greatest pillow ever!! I might get this for everyone for x-mas.

Vince Vaughn's comedy show was the greatest! Of course Vince came out to intro all the comedians. I really liked Bret Ernest and John Caparulo. Those two were very funny and pointed out the people language like nobody's business. He also had some surprise guests. From Dodgeball - Justin Long. From Wedding Crashers - Keir O'Donnell. Producer from The Wedding Crashers and Dinner for 5 - Peter Billingsley.

Vaughn had they do skits or dodge a dodgeball. It was really great. The show started a bit late but it was cool to end near 10:30. As I was walkin to the parking garage, I heard that he was going to be at Rock Bottom around 11:00pm but hey, the handler was tellin' chicks that were in their late twenties, in lingerie, no coats - it was a bit chilly - and ready to "party". Now I'm all for a Party but not that kinda loaded party.

Well have a great night folks. I know I did. :)