#also. this is after the carnival job kid shows up at the pub and is like. i'm trans. mybname is elliot. i'm staying

[unloneliest]

me: eliot would instantly clock gansey as not quite human

@asterlark: eliot would instantly clock gansey as never before seen levels of egg when it comes to both gender and sexuality

[words-writ-in-starlight]

You mentioned Parker and Sophie in your John Wick tags so can I request some Leverage for the headcanon ask?

Let’s go steal a headcanon meme.  (shut up, I’m hilarious)

A: what I think realistically

The brew pub’s microcosm, at this point, is bolstered by layers upon layers of gambling.  The old staff bets on how long new kitchen hires will last, and if you last out the first three months without quitting in a mild panic about what the fuck is happening here, you get formally inducted into the wider pool of bets.  The three top questions are:

The date of Nate and Sophie’s wedding: the pot is a handsome $700 despite the relatively small bets placed and regularly reupped (it took them two years to properly exchange names and thirteen years to sleep together, don’t tell me it wouldn’t be an ongoing question)

Who exactly is dating whom, among their three bosses: there are a scant three people who put their money on a poly triad, and they’ll be splitting the $1100 between them when someone figures Eliot and Parker and Hardison out

No, Really, What The Fuck Is Happening Here: There is one person who put their whole paycheck on “fuck it, they’re fucking criminal masterminds, they probably take down governments in their fucking free time” after seven pints of Thief Juice, and they are walking away with a cool two grand if they can ever actually prove it

B: what I think is fuckinghilarious

So, the FBI thinks that Hardison and Parker are official agents.  Like, the FBI is so convinced of this, so convinced of this, that Hardison actually discovers they have valid badge numbers–they are all but being paid by the federal government as part of their Portland white collar crimes office.  Agent McSweeten and his partner have benefited handsomely from Hardison and Parker’s involvement, and they vouch for their ‘old buddies’ at every turn, to the extent that most of the feds they could run into in a number of cities (Boston, Portland, probably NYC) are like ‘yes, they’re undercover again, c’est la vie.’

Which is all well and good until Interpol shows up and has to work with the FBI on something quite unrelated, which results in Sterling tearing his hair out because “WHAT DO YOU MEAN, THEY’RE NOT FEDERAL AGENTS THEY’RE CRIMINALS, OF COURSE THEY’RE CRIMINALS.”

The Feds honestly pity the poor guy.  Damn, their people are good, their undercover personalities even managed to convince Interpol, damn fine.  McSweeten tells Parker the story next time he sees her and she laughs for literally days.

C: what is heart-crushing andawful but fun to inflict on friends

Eliot believes–no, he knows–that he’s going to die for Parker and Hardison.  He’s actually pretty comfortable with this, but he knows that if he ever brings it up out loud, the pair of them are going to mutually implode.  I wrote that into a fic, actually.  Also, listen, we all know this is canon.  “Until my dying day.”  Eliot, please be a little less obviously worshipful of these people.  Some of my Eliot Spencer feelings can also be found here.

D:  what would neverwork with canon but the canon is shit so I believe it anyway

I like to think that there’s a Leverage Mark II comprised of some of the kids they run into over the course of their jobs, I even wrote out like 2K words in headcanons for it.  Members include: 

Mastermind: Olivia Sterling,from The Queen’s Gambit Job

Hitter: Molly (who now identifies as Matthew), from The Carnival Job

Hacker: Trevor, from The Hot Potato Job

Grifter: Widmark (Mark), from The Fairy Godparents Job

Thief: Josie, from The Boost Job

Client: Luka, from The Stork Job, whose little sister has been kidnapped

I just really want this, okay?  I want to see them become the greatest criminals around under the tutelage of the Leverage squad and take up the torch when Eliot and Hardison and Parker decide to dial it back a bit and buy a restaurant somewhere.

(Related headcanon that Leverage habitually starts training up new generations and like in five hundred years humanity’s in space and the Leverage has an ancient oil painting hanging in their mess hall and whenever someone asks why they don’t transfer it to a hologram, the crew of the ship puffs up and declaims at length about their honored founder Harlan Leverage III and how they would never insult his memory like that!  In the afterlife, Nate S C R E A M S.)

[3monthsineurope]

January 18, 2020

Saturday was our last day of the cruise. Emily and I ordered coffee to our room at 9:30 and I slept until 10ish. I just love having coffee delivered to the room. It’s free and so is the room service! We woke up for a bit in the room, then we decided to hit up the last sea day brunch. We sat with two older couples. They were sure nice! One of them went back to their room to get Emily a few types of medicine for the cold/congestion. How nice is that! I had the breakfast pasta and the skillet cake. It was tasty! We chatted with the couples for a bit, then saw Keke and David so we said hi to them.

Emily and I went back to the room and packed up most of our things. We couldn’t pack it all, because the alcohol we bought in the ports would be delivered to our room later that night. It felt good to get the room clean and mostly packed. We went up to the Lido deck and had some fruit with chocolate fondue. It was tasty! There really wasn’t much to do at all on this last sea day. We went through the photos one more time (the professional ones they take of us and print out) and sat down in the Atrium bar to just hang out.

Dariel found us, which was nice! We hadn’t seen him the day before. I guess he wasn’t doing well with the rocking of the boat. He woke up at one (goals, hahah). We hung out with him, Rich, and Erin (Hannah’s 13 year old sister) for a bit. Emily, Dariel, and I went up to the Lido deck to meet Martin for their lunch. The entertainers definitely have the nicest jobs on the cruise. They hardly have to work! Martin got to talking and told us he has tree kids, with two baby mamas. Wow, that was a surprise! When we met him in Tortola, he had been flirting with me, but I’m the happiest girl in the world with Ingvar, so I was just normally friendly back. The four of us hung out for a bit, then the boys left to get ready for work. Dariel has a huge crush on Emily—he’s a sweet guy! But Emily is very happy with Kyra.

Emily and I walked through the casino to see if we could find any of our pals, and came up empty. We went back to our room and napped and watched TV for a few hours. Around 6 we headed down to the Alchemy Bar, where Dariel was playing guitar. We listened to him and met up with Hannah, Rich, Richard, and Michelle for some wine and cookies. They get so many gifts from the casino, because Richard spends a ton of money there. I don’t think I’ve mentioned, but Richard is 73, Michelle is 42, and Richard’s son Rich, is 52. Wild, right? They shared four or five bottles of wine with us, and even their free drinks (from the casino of course), with us. That was so generous of them! We hung out and chatted with Dariel on his break and then it was time for dinner.

All six of us ere there for the final dinner. The boat was much more calm, so Rose was feeling a lot better. For dinner I had a BBQ chicken flatbread, shrimp pasta, and baked Alaska for dessert. I loooooove baked Alaska! Emily and I took pictures with our three amazing waiters, Roland, Ari, and Yoga. We said goodbye and hugged Betty and Holly. Without them, I would have never known about Chef’s Table, so I’m very thankful we were seated with these old ladies. We got a birthday dessert for Donna (whose birthday is Monday) and sang happy birthday.

Rose, Donna, Emily, and I wanted to go to the last two comedy shows. It was our third night in a row seeing Maceo and Thea. Their shows this night were fuller and definitely more funny than the rocky night before! They both do a little audience participation. Maceo called out our group, Donna, Rose, Emily, Dariel (he had met us there), and I. He was wondering if we were all family, haha. He had some really funny jokes about Carnival this time around! Emily and I went to the bar for our free drink from Carnival during the intermission and actually got a picture with him, which was cool! Thea also put on a good show. David and Keke joined us for that one, and we actually met a couple from Vancouver, WA, too. It seems like everyone knew us as “the girls from Seattle”—probably because no one else was our age, so we were easy to spot.

After the comedy shows we said goodbye to Rose and Donna. It was sad to leave them! They became like surrogate grandmas to Emily and I. They are just so sweet. We stopped by the Red Frog Pub, where all the musicians were doing a jam session. We listened to Dariel and Martin play a few songs, then said goodbye to them. Emily wanted some last chance pizza, so we went upstairs for that. There was a long line, so we got back to the room around 12:30. Our port alcohol was in the room, but we decided to finish packing in the morning. I took a quick shower and then we both went to bed, planning on getting up at 7:30 to debark the boat the next morning. :]

[anestiefel]

The 9 Best Party Cruise Ships

1. Carnival Fantasy

The Main Pool on the Carnival Fantasy/Oyster

Wondering which cruise line is best for partying? Well, you’ve found it. Carnival Cruises are hands-down the way to go for those seeking a tried-and-true party experience. For starters, the cruise line has its own DJ academy that’s run by famous Las Vegas and Miami DJs. The brand essentially gave birth to the party cruise with its “Fun Ship” fleet, and the Carnival Fantasy is the most senior of those. In fact, there are a total of eight Fantasy-class sister ships that are commonly deployed on shorter weekend getaway cruises. That makes these the perfect length cruises for travelers who want to party, but not spend too many of their vacation days. Interiors are bright and colorful throughout the ships, including the the bars and nightclubs. The Fantasy itself features the line’s latest BlueIguana Tequila Bar and RedFrog Rum Bar, as well as a nightclub and theme party nights. Is this a peaceful weekend getaway? Likely not. But if you’re looking to live your wildest life, the Carnival Fantasy is for you.

2. Carnival Vista

If you’re seeking Carnival’s slightly more refined side, the Carnival Vista may be more your speed. All the fun is still here, but the formerly flashy decor of previous ships is swapped for a more subtle beach resort aesthetic. You’ll find brand staples like BlueIguana and RedFrog on the Vista as well, along with the pharmacy-themed Alchemy Bar and RedFrog Pub & Brewery offer beers that are brewed right onboard. Aside from the bars and clubs, parties are hosted at the outdoor pool deck and indoors at the Liquid Lounge.

3. Norwegian Escape

Norwegian Cruise Line channels Jimmy Buffett to create the relaxed party atmosphere aboard the Norwegian Escape. The musician’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar and Margaritaville at Sea embody his philosophy of partaking in the good life. Still, passengers can get their blood pumping again with all sorts of high-octane activities. There are thrilling water slides plus a challenging ropes course to enjoy. Broadway-worthy productions in the Stardust Theater are also thrilling. And then there are the themed parties (like the wildly popular Glow Party), which you’ll learn more about just below.

4. Norwegian Pearl

In addition to the Norwegian Escape, the Norwegian Pearl is party central. For starters, many music festivals come to the ship, giving guests a chance to listen in on multiple live sets as well as mingle with their favorite artists. The expansive pool deck and concert-friendly Stardust Theater also make great live-entertainment venues. However, Norwegian is perhaps most famous for its themed party nights. These include Latin Night, ’70s and ’80s nights, and the Glow Party — where black lights, club music, and neon are guaranteed to make the night memorable.

5. Harmony of the Seas

If you’re after a cruise ship that’s really more of a floating city, you’d do well to check out the ships of the Royal Caribbean International line. Specifically, the Harmony of the Seas. It’s one of the largest at sea, and has almost too many venues, restaurants, and bars to count. How big is the Harmony of the Seas? Well, for starters, its central Royal Promenade is big enough to host parades, and its Studio B is a multipurpose hub of activity complete with a genuine ice rink. This one even has an escape room experience — Escape the Rubicon — as well as the thrilling Ultimate Abyss spiral dry slide and AquaTheater, with performers executing all sorts of cool acrobatics and aerials. Harmony of the Seas also has plenty of bars to keep your thirst at bay, including a robot bar and a nightclub with a light-up dance floor.

6. Anthem of the Seas

Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas is another ship that mixes party-ready elements (like a dizzying number of bars) with cool thrills for those who get their kicks in more visceral ways. Or maybe you love both! Let’s start with the booze. Like sister ship Harmony of the Seas, you’ll find the Bionic Bar on board, where robots stir and shake all types of boozy concoctions (to shockingly solid reviews). There’s also the North Star, which allows you to sip your cocktails while dangling way above the cruise deck. For cruisers who prefer some action, check out the line’s signature FlowRider surf simulator as well as the RipCord by iFly skydiving simulator (which is especially fun lit up in neon at night). For milder, kid-friendly fun, head to the SeaPlex. Here you’ll find a video game lounge, bumper car arena, roller rink, circus school, and dance club.

7. Disney Fantasy

Disney Fantasy/Photo courtesy of Jason Leppert

It will come as absolutely no surprise that when it comes to family party time, Disney Cruise Line takes the cake. And its Disney Fantasy ship just so happens to pack in the most fun for travelers on its weeklong voyages. You can expect Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and plenty of other characters while at sea, which is guaranteed to please the youngest cruisers. Best of all, the line does a fine job of providing something for everyone. Families can catch stage shows, film screenings, and opt themed dining, as well as ride the AquaDuck water coaster and play at the AquaLab. Kid-centric destinations onboard include the Midship Detective Agency or Disney’s Oceaneer Club — where the little ones will get character visits and access to games and toys. Adults can head to Europa for The Tube nightclub or La Piazza, Ooh La La, O’Gills Pub, and Skyline bars.

8. Disney Wonder

Tiana’s Place, Disney Wonder/Photo courtesy of Jason Leppert

The Disney Wonder may be smaller than the Fantasy, but you’ll still find plenty of family-fun party activity on board. Those include its own AquaLab interactive water park., as well as plenty of deck performances (including one helmed by Mickey Mouse as your ship departs port). Fireworks and pirates are also cruisers favorites. When it comes to dining, the Disney Wonder excels, especially at Tiana’s Place, a restaurant inspired by “The Princess and the Frog.” Here, a live jazz band and parade happen accompany your southern-inspired meals. Of course, big hits with kids include the Marvel Super Hero Academy and Frozen Adventures, which are both part of Disney’s Oceaneer Club. No Disney Wonder cruise would be complete without a visit from Queen Elsa and Princess Anna during the family-friendly “Frozen, A Musical Spectacular.”

9. Queen Mary 2

QM2/Courtesy of Jason Leppert

While it may not come to mind as a party ship at first, Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 is a wonderful option for those who want to step back in time. This ocean liner is all about creating a vintage elegant vibe, with its formal dress code and live big-band music. The ship attracts a more mature crowd than you’d find on Carnival’s ships, and far fewer families than the Disney cruises. It also has an incredibly high price tag, with luxury dining venues and the world’s only at-sea planetarium. Itineraries can be incredibly long and often are booked as a once-in-a-lifetime adventure (including around-the-world sailings). When it comes to entertainment, expect everything from Broadway-style revues to Shakespeare.

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Newark Strawberry Festival | June 1-3, 2018 Town Square | 5 S 3rd St Newark, OH In Newark, the Second Coming of the Strawberry Shortcake takes the main stage. Couple that with a scoop or two of locally-made velvet ice cream and the year-long wait is officially worth it. As this delectable treat settles in your stomach, a variety of games, music and rides are in the vicinity to celebrate its much-appreciated return.

Kale & Ale Festival | June 2, 2018 Genoa Park | 303 W Broad St Columbus, OH Kale & Ale Festival is a food festival that takes place at Genoa Park. Park Street Festival | Dates Unconfirmed Park Street between Goodale Street and Vine Street | Park St & Spruce St Columbus, OH Kick off the summer festival season with the annual Park Street Festival in the Arena District of Columbus. This two-day event features entertainment, arts and crafts, music for all ages and fun for the whole family. From food and music lovers to parents looking for a fun afternoon with the family, Park Street Festival offers something for everyone.

Columbus Arts Festival | June 8-10, 2018 Scioto Mile Promenade | 233 Civic Center Dr Columbus, OH The Columbus Arts Festival began in 1962 outside the Statehouse. It has since become one of the best arts festivals in the nation, attracting hundreds of highly acclaimed artists from throughout the country. The annual outdoor festival is typic ally a three-day event held along the city��s beautiful riverfront. In addition to the art, a wide range of food and drink from local restaurants as well as live music and theater performances round out the festival for three days of fun in the sun!

Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show | June 10, 2018 Makoy Event Center | 5462 Center St Hilliard, OH Whether you’re braving the bitter cold or soaking in the sun’s rays, the Midwestern climate can’t stop you from admiring local artisanship. The Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show visits numerous cities throughout Ohio to showcase original arts and crafts produced by native Ohioans. Dress according to the season (if you wish) and you’ll stumble upon a masterfully created piece that’ll look magnificent at home.

PNC Arts Alive MAC Summer Music Festival | Dates Unconfirmed Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center | 777 Evening St Worthington, OH The arts are alive at the MAC Summer Music Festival! This packed weekend features works from hundreds of visual artists and craftspeople from around the country as well as three days of live music performances. Songwriters can participate in workshops on the days leading up to the music festival and if you're really feeling fancy, you can even order a gourmet picnic from local vendors to enjoy on the lawn while you listen to the music. This family-friendly celebration is a gem of the Columbus, OH, area.

The Found Footage Festival | June 14, 2018 Gateway Film Center | 1550 N High St Columbus, OH There’s a whole world of VHS cassettes floating around thrift stores, warehouses, garages and dumpsters waiting to be discovered, their mysterious contents entombed in a reel of magnetic tape. Don’t have a VCR or even know what that is? Don’t worry, because the creators of The Found Footage Festival have taken it upon themselves to compile the best footage from these lost relics and screen them with live commentary in front of an audience. Enjoy a resurrection of forgotten treasures and videotaped obscurities at this showcase of the outrageous, funny and outright bizarre.

Stonewall Columbus Pride | June 15-17, 2018 Bicentennial and Genoa Park | 233 Civic Center Dr Columbus, OH There’s nothing quite as joyous as Stonewall Columbus Pride in Columbus, Ohio. Non-stop entertainment spreads over three days, with a festival, parade and brunch highlighting the weekend. Join Columbus’s vibrant LGBT community in celebrating equality with live entertainment and more events than can fit in a day.

Grove City Wine & Arts Festival | June 15-16, 2018 Historic Grove City Town Center | 3378 Park St Grove City, OH With local food trucks, Ohio-crafted wines, art vendors and live entertainment, the Grove City Wine and Arts Fe stival does a spectacular job of highlighting the regions finest. Located in the historic Grove City Town Centre, there’s “so much to discover” about Ohio at this foodie festival. For those who’re looking for a more VIP experience, there’s also a four-course dinner and wine pairing to kick off the festival.

Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival | June 15-17, 2018 Creekside Park & Plaza | 117 Mill St Gahanna, OH The award-winning annual Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival in Gahanna, Ohio, showcases the state’s best in blues and jazz music. The three-day festival features over 90 hours of the American original artforms of blues and jazz, a whiskey and bourbon tasting event, traditional delectable festival fare and original works from area artists. The family-friendly celebration also boasts a kids' zone complete with rides, crafts and countless  children’s activities.

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Columbus Shamrock Club Irish Family Music | June 16, 2018 Shamrock Club of Columbus | 60 West Castle Rd Columbus, OH Let Celtic music fill the air and your pint Guinness overfloweth! The Shamrock Club Irish Family Music Festival in Columbus, Ohio, is a celebration of traditional Irish music as well as a few cultural practices. The one-day event features over three stages with 10 Irish folkloric and contemporary bands, authentic Emerald Isle pub fare and raffle prizes. Columbus Unity in Color | Dates Unconfirmed CPAC Van Fleet Theatre | 549 Franklin Ave Columbus, OH Columbus Unity in Color is a performance festival that takes place at CPAC Van Fleet Theatre.

Columbus Community Festival | June 22-24, 2018 Goodale Park | 120 West Goodale Street Columbus, OH Touted as the largest independent volunteer-run festival around, Columbus' Community Festival is all about promoting unity within local neighborhoods and throughout the world. Founded on the belief that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, this event strives to encourage people to make the greater good their top priority while eliminating stereotyping and prejudice. A wide range of local committees attend to spread the word about the work they are doing in the community. The event also features live music.

St. Christopher’s Parish Festival | June 29-30, 2018 St. Christopher Church | 1420 Grandview Avenue Columbus, OH St. Christopher's Parish Festival brings summer fun to Columbus, Ohio, with a cherished two-day celebration. Fun for the whole family, this festival provides plenty of ways to celebrate. With a carnival, games, live music, arts and crafts, delicious food and more, there’s enough to keep you busy the for the entire weekend.

PigMania Hilliard State Championship BBQ & Blues Festival | June 29-30, 2018 Franklin County Fairgrounds|4951 Northwest Pkwy Hilliard, OH Join us for the real life BBQ Pitmasters experience. The 2 day BBQ festival includes: live Funk music on Friday evening and Blues all day Saturday, award winning BBQ and other various food vendors, beer garden plus free parking. Saturday on top of all the great BBQ we are also having a cornhole tournament. A KCBS sanctioned professional BBQ competition with over 30 teams from around the country competing. Fri: 5pm-11pm, Sat: noon-11pm Cost: $5.00 per person, $10.00 after 8:pm, Kids 12 an under free. Enter through the gates at: 4951 Northwest Pkwy. Make sure to check ou r website for more information: https://pigmaniabbq.com/

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[brigmuratsea]

Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt personally victimized by Alec Baldwin. *Raises hand* I haven’t posted a #tbt in a while. Mostly, because I’ve recycled through the majority of my adorable baby pictures that strategically aim to show potential bachelors how beautiful our future children will be, and well, secondarily, I turned twenty-five this year and need to grow the duck up. After posting yesterday’s compelling #tbt, and after the internet was back up and running after I literally broke it, I sat back, relaxed, and read through your comments. To everyone who demanded that I tell them what I said to Alec, I am offended. Where were you so called “loyal followers” three years ago, when I was actually pooping my pants over the fact that Alec Baldwin cyberly attacked and roasted me like a lying, drunken, good-for-nothing piece of butternut squash? Perhaps the most disturbing part of yesterday’s fiasco, was the outpour of messages from my very best friends, asking me to remind them of exactly what happened, so they could share MY story with their accomplices who had too much pride to fangirl me and give me the satisfaction of their curiosity. The nerve, I swear. To the loyal fans, who left comments of support and encouragement during quite arguably my most hectic social media day of the year, keep it up, it is because of you that I have decided to open up and tell my story. It was a rainy day in July, the year was 2014. I sat in a pub in London with my best friend, Lindsay, who was hosting me for the week with her family in Belgravia. We had just graduated from Rollins College, had not yet started jobs, and had entirely too much time on our hands. As we sipped on our mid-afternoon pints, we engaged in riveting conversation about trolling. The Dictionary defines trolling as “to make a deliberately offensive or provocative online post with the aim of upsetting someone or eliciting an angry response from them.” Urban Dictionary, however, defines trolling as “the art of deliberately, cleverly, and secretly pissing people off”. I tend to define it by the latter, but either work. I had been a long-time fan of the Baldwin family, initially finding solace in the fact that Ireland Baldwin also grew up with a father who used creative and thought provoking language to address his daughter in moments of distress, like when he called her a “rude, thoughtless little pig.” Just kidding Dad, I know you would have been more creative than that. My real admiration of Ireland, however, stemmed from her relationship with Slater Trout, a Professional Stand Up Paddler and Photographer. Disclaimer: Ireland only dates Professional Sit Down Paddler’s now. Ireland and Slater’s relationship was hot and heavy. They were young, in love, and things were going way too smoothly for them. No wonder Ireland went completely bat shit crazy, dyed her hair purple, broke poor Slater’s heart, got a baker’s dozen tattoos and started dating black FEMALE rapper, Angel Haze. Not only was Angel Haze sweaty, smelly, and disgusting looking, but she had a shitty attitude too. Their relationship started right around the same time when Alec was arrested by the NYPD for riding his bicycle the wrong way in traffic, and took to Twitter to tell everyone how he really felt about the arrest. “Officer Moreno, badge number 23388, arrested me and handcuffed me for going the wrong way on Fifth Ave” (ABFalecbaldwin) May 13, 2014 “Meanwhile, photographers outside my home ONCE AGAIN terrified my daughter and nearly hit her with a camera. The police did nothing.” (@ABFalecbaldwin) May 13, 2014 ”New York City is a mismanaged carnival of stupidity that is desperate for revenue and anxious to criminalize behavior once thought benign.” (@ABFalecbaldwin) May 13, 2014 People weren’t very happy about Alec’s Tweets and his PR team basically told him to shut the front door. You can only imagine how much Alec was struggling to keep quiet when Angel Haze released a statement about his beloved Ireland later that month, spilling the beans on her and Ireland’s racy sex life. “An interracial gay couple, I mean that’s just weird for America right now. We f**k and friends don’t f**k. I have never f**ked one of my friends. Once I see you in that way, it doesn’t happen,” she says. “But we do f**k and it’s crazy and that’s weird to say because I think about it in terms of an audience reading it and them thinking, ‘What the hell?’ But it happens.” Since Alec had a history of being, well, very honest, the people were eagerly awaiting his response. For the first time in Alec’s life, he was being well-behaved. That is when Lindsay and I decided to interject. We had never trolled someone before, and we weren’t exactly sure how it worked. After a couple beers and thoughtful consideration, we demised a plan. Off of my Instagram account, Brigmur, I left a subtle comment on one of Angel Haze’s posts. Not on her latest post, but an older post, in order to make my comment stand out from the rest. The comment read, “My dad had dinner with Alec last night and Alec said he would have actually learned to like you, if you hadn’t said such sexually explicit stuff about his daughter.” One comment, and that was all that it took. We stirred the pot and waited for the aftermath to unfold. Realistically, we were joking around and didn’t expect anything to come from our asinine commentary. The rain continued and we headed back to the house for an afternoon nap before dinner. Our bedroom was in the basement of the house, and we didn’t get much cell service. Lindsay was sleeping, and I started receiving random messages on my phone. They all seemed out of order, and I was super confused. My phone was blowing up. I went near the window and opened Instagram to find over a thousand friend requests. “Lindsay, wake up! Something is happening!” I had text messages from all sorts of people, asking me why Alec Baldwin just directed an Instagram post at me. However, when I went to his Instagram to view his post, I couldn’t see anything. I later discovered that this was because he had blocked me, right after he gave me a warm Instagram shoutout, “It never ceases to amaze me how much lying, drunken, good-for-nothing trash posts their garbage on here @brigmur”. Well, there he was. The old Alec we all knew and loved had returned! I continued to receive Instagram requests, and people messaged me telling me how Alec found out about my comment. Someone who claimed to be friends with Angel Haze said that Ireland was holding onto Angel’s phone while she was performing at a concert and saw my comment. Someone else said that Ireland called Alec in hysterics, telling him to stay out of her life. Who knows what the real story is, but the whole thing was pretty epic. I couldn’t have cared less that Alec Baldwin blocked me on Instagram, I never even followed him to begin with. The real slap in the face, though, was when Ireland blocked me. It has been three years and I still don’t know what my girl Ireland is up to. About a month later, I was searching random Baldwin family members and discovered that Hilaria Baldwin hadn’t blocked me. This was an opportunity. I took to one of her older Instagram posts, of her doing yoga of course. “My dad had dinner with Alec last night and Alec said he would like you a lot more if you weren’t such a yogi”. Anddd…..Blocked.

[autismride]

Disney World 2016 #6

Back to Magic Kingdom – a couple things we did – we did the Jungle Cruise, which was very cute, very fun.  We've had problems in the past with Todd trying to jump out of the boat (Small World), but he stayed on board! We did the Aladdin Magic Carpet, which was a typical carnival ride, where you’re flying and you go up and down.  It’s very very cute.  We did the carousel, which is always a hit with the kids and with me.  I love the carousel.  Love it.  

They had these Cutters mosquito stations because Zika virus was running rampant in mainly South America but definitely some cases confirmed in Florida - I’m not a woman of childbearing age and I’m traveling with my husband and male children, but still it make you very sick if you get it, so Disney had these mosquito prevention protection stations for free with Cutters Deep Woods and you just go and spray yourself to protect from mosquitos. 

The kids wanted to ride on the Monorail, which was cool and honestly, I never get sick of it either!  You can splurge and spend the money for the hotels where you can take the Monorail to everything – but I have to say Art of Animation – just the charm of this place – I really like it better. 

Yesterday we went to the pool.  I bought Sean some goggles at the gift shop.  They were around $17-more expensive than they would be at the dollar store or Target or Walmart, but I had to.  He kept trying to borrow goggles from other people and I was afraid he would break a pair or not give them back, so I just bought him a pair, thinking I would end up buying a pair anyway for the person whose goggles he ended up breaking.  We went to both the Cars pool and the Nemo pool. 

 Art of Animation pools - The baby pool is by the Nemo section – maybe we would stay in a Nemo suite next time?  I would definitely stay in a Cars family suite again, though. 

I got my morning coffee.  I got one of those refillable mugs, with tax it was $19.  You can use them to refill coffee, pop, tea throughout your stay.  I got one, as opposed to one for each of us.  I thought I’d have coffee, then my husband can get his coffee, then later in the day the kids will want pop and so will we – it works. Armed with coffee, I then walked across the bridge over that little lake between Art of Animation and Pop Century.  I went to their gift shop and they had a bathing suit in my size!  That was cool. 

This day our main event was…the Hoop Dee Doo Review!  I had tickets for the 6:00 for Sean and I, but Todd has been doing really well and I was thinking he could handle it.  So I went to our concierge and she was able to get us 2 extra tickets so 4 tickets for the 4:00.  She also gave me some advice on transportation there.  She said “don’t go to the hotel, because it’s not at the hotel” and I didn’t know that and would have gone to the hotel and we would have been late.  We had 11:40 reservations for the ESPN restaurant, but I didn’t want to have a big meal and then have a big buffet at 4:00, so I canceled ESPN. 

I made a bunch of dinner reservations and character reservations.  If it’s a popular location and definitely for the character meals, definitely make those reservations in advance.  I also made random lunch and dinner reservations thinking that was a good idea (NO-why? Read on).  For instance – the Hoop Dee Doo Review – I made a reservation for two but then decided my younger son could handle it and the concierge was nice enough to get us into the 4:00 show for 4 of us.  Well, we had an 11:30 lunch reservation at ESPN, so I canceled that.  What I did not know is that they charge you a $10 per person cancellation fee, so I’m out $40. 

Hoop Dee Doo Review!  Luckily the concierge at our hotel told me to take the bus to Magic Kingdom and then a boat to Fort Wilderness.  That’s a mistake I would have made if she hadn’t told me.  A lot of people go to the Wilderness Resort, thinking it’s there, but it’s actually at Fort Wilderness at the campground.  Tim’s aunt told me that he loved the show when he was 12 years old, so I’m hoping eventually she can dig out some old photos so we can do a before and after of Tim and our boys.  We took the boat to Fort Wilderness.  Charming, charming!  The camp reminded me of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.  The whole atmosphere of the whole area.  They have a little beach area, a pub with wooden rocking chairs on a porch.  You go into the restaurant and it still has that Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Americana thing.  The show was really cute.  All in all it was $250 for 4 of us. I bought the cheap seats in the balcony because I was told those were actually good seats, there was a good view.  But they moved us down to the first floor right in front, so they must have had a cancellation and maybe they took pity on me because I was charged $40 for my ESPN reservation being canceled, I don’t know.  We sat right up front.  I wasn’t sure how Todd would be.  He went crazy!  He was giggling and laughing and clapping through the whole thing.  Sean was the one who was indifferent and he was the one I thought would love it.  So go figure.  Tim was chosen to go up on stage.  They put him in a pink fairy costume for the ending.  They picked two adults and two kids to go up onstage for the finale and put them all in silly costumes.  The food was very good.  We had ribs, fried chicken, corn, mashed potatoes.  When you first sit down at your table, already the salad is there and cornbread and butter.  So as soon as you sit down, you have something to eat.  Drinks are all included, including beer and wine.  The meal was ribs, fried chicken, corn, mashed potatoes, baked beans and strawberry shortcake for dessert.  It was all very good.  It was all really yummy.  They do haul you out of there pretty quick after the show, although there is a 6:15 show after the 4:00 show we attended, so it’s not like you really can linger.  They did a great job.  It’s an old-school Disney thing. It was really fun and I got to see Fort Wilderness.  I’m not the camping type, but it is cute.  I would want to take the boat over there again and sit in one of the rocking chairs on the porch and have a country style meal.