Tom's Travels - Episode One

Towncar T · 04-16-2004

TOM’S TRAVELS

Chapter 1

tinkerbell · 04-16-2004

OOO Dixie is going to love this .. I know I am laughing so hard my face hurts ..
just yesterday in her email to me she said

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(PS Tom Caroll makes me cry with laughter, he is such a hoot-his posts are hilarious I can't wait for his trip report)

I have no problem at all believing that you had to answer those very stupid questions to get into the United States .. to buy a gun they ask you if you have ever killed anyone and gone to prison or if you are insane ..if you answer no you get to buy a gun :dazed
please dont keep us hanging .. with this being only the beginning of the adventure I knw with out a doubt I am going to be laughing daily!!!

disneyguy · 04-16-2004

I love your sense of humor!!! I also love hearing about airport troubles because I too ALWAYS have trouble. Don't feel alone about having to anwser stupid security questions. Before 9/11 when you checked in for a domestic airline flight you were asked two of the stupidest questions ever invented by the FAA, they were along the lines of:
1) Has your bags been in your possesion at all times?
OK not too bad. The next one was the real doozie.
2) Has anyone asked you to carry anything on board this flight, such as a gun or bomb?
Yes!!! I am going to tell you I have a bomb in my bag!
Now in the post 9/11 world we just search the bad to no end and search you to no end as well.

**BDavis932** · 04-16-2004

I love your trip report!! I'll be checking back soon for your Day 2 report!

**MissDisney** · 04-17-2004

Tom, this is perhaps the best trip report I have ever read in all of my month-and-a-half at DC, and in it you haven't even arrived south of the Mason-Dixon Line! I am anxiously awaiting the second installment. In fact, I may disregard my various obligations today so that I can watch over the forum and be the first to read Chapter 2!
One thought struck me, however, in your paragraph regarding the fire alarm at your London hotel. Let me have the privilege of informing you that when we Americans are spending time in the airport parking lot at 2:30 in the morning (whether by unfortunate incident or recreationally), we ALWAYS wear paper-thin underpants and a trench coat! To do it any other way would simply be unheard of -- practically punishable by jail time.
So you are more American than you thought.
And now, please, sit at your keyboard and get to work on the next episode!

mickaholic4077 · 04-17-2004

Wonderful report,Tom!! I expect the next one by the time I get home from work tonight!!!:D :D :D :D :) :) :) :)

**Dana** · 04-17-2004

Tom you are not letting me down with this insanely funny trip report. I knew you'd be good at this. I just spit out my soda all over the computer screen from laughing mid-drink...lol You are SO funny!!! Keep it coming! I can't wait to read the rest. I hope llama got to read this...she loves those questionairs...lol:)

**llama** · 04-20-2004

Oh my Tom - imagine returning from a hiatus from Disney Central, to a brand new look and your incredible trip report. I am still laughing!! (Although I did warn you about that "unique" Montreal culture!) I'm loving every word. Thank you so much. Keep it coming.

downsouthtigger · 04-22-2004

See Tom this is why I don't fly, especially over seas
1) Everything bad that can happen, will happen, and only to me
2) I don't know how but I'm sure the second I get to Europe I will be charged with something
3)by the end of the trip I shall be exiled back to the USA and must remain within their borders indefinitely

eeeee · 04-22-2004

"This has been the case ever since our American colonies were granted independence all those years after my father?s house was built."

You Brits must have the story all wrong.. . . GRANTED independence??? Us Yanks TOOK our independence!! Ha, Ha! Didn't like some old chap by the name of George if I remember the story correctly.

Anyway, great trip report. I just started reading it today and can't wait to read the rest.

rlander · 04-22-2004

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Originally Posted by Tom Carroll

I have to admit you are right eeee. I remember it all now from the five minute lecture I attended on the entire history of the USA. I say five minutes, but that's only if you include the four minute coffee break!!!!LOL!!!

My son is in the fourth grade. He has been studying American history for 3/4 of the year now. Right now he is studying the Revolutionary war, French & Indian war and the Declaration of Independance.

I have to admit, I am learning a lot of things I have forgotten over the years. I said to him last night, "We had to fight pretty hard to be free Americans didn't we?" He said, "Yeah, we had to put up with a bunch of poop." I said, "Yep, and we still are, freedom is still being faught to this very day. Learning about our independance really makes you appreciate our country and why it is important to fight for it. That's why our President is commited to protecting us."

Of course he already knows that. His greatest hero is George W. Bush.

**MissDisney** · 03-15-2006

It is with great pleasure that I bump up this thread for your reading enjoyment!!!

mickaholic4077 · 03-15-2006

Ah yes,I remember it well!!!

tigger · 03-15-2006

I saw this and thought T had returned...now I'm very sad...

Tom where are you!?!?

E&B's Mom · 03-16-2006

I thought the same thing.

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disneyguy Moderator/DC's Airmouse Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,195	I love your sense of humor!!! I also love hearing about airport troubles because I too ALWAYS have trouble. Don't feel alone about having to anwser stupid security questions. Before 9/11 when you checked in for a domestic airline flight you were asked two of the stupidest questions ever invented by the FAA, they were along the lines of: 1) Has your bags been in your possesion at all times? OK not too bad. The next one was the real doozie. 2) Has anyone asked you to carry anything on board this flight, such as a gun or bomb? Yes!!! I am going to tell you I have a bomb in my bag! Now in the post 9/11 world we just search the bad to no end and search you to no end as well. __________________ New to DC? Looking for An Abreviations List? Click Here. *Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming...* --------------- Its been far too long.... Most recent: POFQ Feb 2005

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BDavis932 A dream is a wish.... Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,609	I love your trip report!! I'll be checking back soon for your Day 2 report! __________________ DVC/BUDGET TIPS MODERATOR ºoº DVC MEMBER at OKW since 2000 ºoº Love my Mom "Trailblazer" & My Dear Sister "A Goofy Family" 77 DL85 (offsite)94 AS Sports97 ASMusic99 AS Movies00 ASMovies02 OKW03 WLV 04 OKW05 SSR05 ASM06 AKL/OKW/CSR07 DHHIR6/08 AKLV12/08 SSR3/09 AKLV Next Trips: 6/2011 AKLV, 12/2011 BLT, 3/2012 AKLV Buzzers I've met: Gingita, DisneyTeacher, RCharmicheal My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Quick trip the the Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, TX 23 days 15 hours 56 minutes

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,553	Tom, this is perhaps the best trip report I have ever read in all of my month-and-a-half at DC, and in it you haven't even arrived south of the Mason-Dixon Line! I am anxiously awaiting the second installment. In fact, I may disregard my various obligations today so that I can watch over the forum and be the first to read Chapter 2! One thought struck me, however, in your paragraph regarding the fire alarm at your London hotel. Let me have the privilege of informing you that when we Americans are spending time in the airport parking lot at 2:30 in the morning (whether by unfortunate incident or recreationally), we ALWAYS wear paper-thin underpants and a trench coat! To do it any other way would simply be unheard of -- practically punishable by jail time. So you are more American than you thought. And now, please, sit at your keyboard and get to work on the next episode! __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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04-17-2004	#6 (permalink)
mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	Wonderful report,Tom!! I expect the next one by the time I get home from work tonight!!!:D :D :D :D :) :) :) :)

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llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,380	Re: Tom's Travels - Episode One Oh my Tom - imagine returning from a hiatus from Disney Central, to a brand new look and your incredible trip report. I am still laughing!! (Although I did warn you about that "unique" Montreal culture!) I'm loving every word. Thank you so much. Keep it coming. __________________ Your Moderately Moderate Moderator A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" eleven-twenty-ten My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas in Florida 28 days 18 hours 56 minutes

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downsouthtigger Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 947	Re: Tom's Travels - Episode One See Tom this is why I don't fly, especially over seas 1) Everything bad that can happen, will happen, and only to me 2) I don't know how but I'm sure the second I get to Europe I will be charged with something 3)by the end of the trip I shall be exiled back to the USA and must remain within their borders indefinitely __________________ OK Where Havent I stayed? Old Key West, Contemporary, Boardwalk, Fort Wilderness, Yacht and Beach, and All Star Sports. Just Easier to Remember that way . Dream It! Do It! Disney! WDWCP Campus Rep WDW College Program! Proud Testee of the first annual Pirate and Princess Party!!!! Lets Make this new Celebration a Success!!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: All Star Sports With Dining Plan! At WDW!

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eeeee Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Auburn, Georgia Posts: 167	Re: Tom's Travels - Episode One "This has been the case ever since our American colonies were granted independence all those years after my father?s house was built." You Brits must have the story all wrong.. . . GRANTED independence??? Us Yanks TOOK our independence!! Ha, Ha! Didn't like some old chap by the name of George if I remember the story correctly. Anyway, great trip report. I just started reading it today and can't wait to read the rest. __________________ Once a year between 1973-1981 Disney Inn & off site, June 1987 offsite, January 1994 offsite, June 2002 AS Music, December 2003 AS Movies January 2004 AS Music, March 2004 AS Movies, June 2004 Vero Beach, 2004 SS

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,553	Re: Tom's Travels - Episode One It is with great pleasure that I bump up this thread for your reading enjoyment!!! __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	Re: Tom's Travels - Episode One Ah yes,I remember it well!!!

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E&B's Mom Just keep swimming . . . Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,856	Re: Tom's Travels - Episode One I thought the same thing. __________________ Maggie Avatar: New Years Resolutions Realistic - to get back into my best running shape. New Years Resolution Dream - to run a marathon 2006 - US Hard Rock Hotel 2005 - US Royal Pacific and Rennaisance at Sea World 2003 - All-Star Sports 2000 - All-Star Movies 1995 - Off Site My Disney Countdown Counting down to: RCCL Liberty of the Seas Sailing, Sailing . . . . .

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