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Rozzie · 11-14-2006, 11:50 PM

Let's see. Day 4. Oh yeah, Mom's actual bday. (she had been wearing her button since arrival, not going there) We woke up, and got to Epcot at right after opening and went first to TT. We missed out on it our last Epcot day. FPs were gone at lunchtime. We rode, Mom really liked it, but wanted to shop in the TT store for 30 minutes for my nephew/grandson. I once again offerred to meet up with her else where, fully aware I was wasting time doing stuff that can be done later in the day, but nope, "don't leave my side" speech reappeared. Finally got out of there, and before you know it, it's 11am, F&W time. We did several booths, I enjoyed pretty much everything, mom didn't enjoy hardly anything. We went to the Impressions de France (those who know me, know this is my ultimate Epcot thing

) and she thought it was "okay". She didn't want to shop in any of the country's, or ride El Tiempo or Maelstrom. Of course, I missed out too on some of my faves. Caught 1 song of OK. Never had my fun time of stalking Mulan. (of which Mom asked why an Adult would be so obsessed with a Disney character....one time she even suggested a shrink!!) Very strange Epcot day for sure.

By this point, I was trying really really hard to be nice. I kept thinking that one day, she isn't going to be around, and after all, it's her bday, and I should do everything she wants to do. But it was so hard to put on a fake smile, as I'm not a fake person whatsover. (this tidbit about myself usually ends up harming me than helping me in social situations) She would say, "we'll do anything you want" but when I offer something, she would kinda act real disappointed like. She still was disappointed about me not booking F&W signature events, and of course, by this time, they were all sold out. She at this point in the trip starts her maybe I should join DVC talk that really started freaking me out. Everytime though I would really want to snap, I would hear Walt's voice in my heart...For all those that come to this HAPPY Place. I would bounce back, knowing this is MY happy place, and no one was going to shadow over it with bad memories.

Pretty soon, it was time to get back to the Villa to get ready for the big night of V&A. We get all gussied up, and head out in the rental car. We get there early, and walk around the lobby some. (does everyone know there is a Basin on the 2nd level? I had no idea myself!) So we get seated, and I had budgeted a certain amount for the dinner. I was not going to do the wine flight to save money, and mom would. Well, after my day at Epcot day, I ordered Roz a wine flight fo sure. Which I am so glad I did. I really really enjoyed the wines. Really missed Mr. Roz, as this is he and I's romantic splurge, but it was nice to have the means to treat mom.

She kinda was not into the food, she doesn't like Caviar, and freaked out when I made her eat it. (one bite won't kill ya' mom) I guess after being married to my culinary master, I have learned that we never know we don't like stuff than after TRYING it. It's one thing to have a allergy, another to discriminate againist a creation of the chef because you don't think you will like something. I don't mean to sound snooty, but, read my siggie...

Actually the wine won over the food. The food was great, but mom couldn't get over the small portions, forgetting it's 7 courses!

The service was superior, but the price always gets me for this experience. It's why we only do it every 3 years. Let's just say I got a $70 discount off the bill. Speaking of the bill, mom and I got into a huff, as the server brought the wrong check. A check that was for $100 dollars less than what it should be. She totally crawled all over me for not trying to get out with that check. Of course the server realized her mistake, and brought our check over.

But that just crawled all over me for some reason. All my life, she has always tried to the buck the system. I told her Disney Karma is real, and it's why I don't reuse refillable mugs, don't illeagally pool hop, don't scam servers, and always pay for what I owe. Maybe it was a petty arguement, but it's something I feel strongly about. I drank a whole vaccum press pot by myself, this is worth the visit IMHO. It is awesome!!

Then off we go, home, after a 3 hour dinner and a belly full of food, and a heavy chip on my shoulder. I did notice, and she noticed my brother never called her to wish her a happy bday, we both didn't mention it, but it made me sad for her. I said I was sorry for being huffy, and she thanked me for a very nice dinner.

Went to bed that night, thinking of Mr. Roz, my happy place, Walt, and how many people come to WDW, bring their parents, wanting to recreate a certain piece of their childhood. Only to discover that it's impossible. So I went to sleep, made a promise to myself, that tomorrow is another day (Go Scarlett!) and the rest of the trip has to be, and will be different.

nono · 11-15-2006, 12:43 AM

If I just click my heels together (hey MGM references work too, right?) it'll be January and all will be OK!!!!

Rozzie · 11-15-2006, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by nono

If I just click my heels together (hey MGM references work too, right?) it'll be January and all will be OK!!!!

you got that right friend!!

Hey nono, better watch out for girls night, I plan to let my hair down!! Or what hair I have!!

CB, you are so wise and insightful. Yep the Party for the Senses is what I thought would be really cool for us, but it didn't sound fun to her. Good thing I guess, I really would have gotten ripped, then who knows what would have happened!!

Colorado Belle · 11-15-2006, 01:03 AM

I adore V & A tho I haven't been in 7 years!!! Sounds like the 'excellence' was lost on mom. Wonder how she would have handled Party For the Senses? That, at $137 with tax, might have been easier on the pocketbook whille also providing ample means for getting rip roaring drunk!

Sometimes I think that the harder we try to please someone, the more things go wrong. DAughter's and mother's have COMPLICATED relationships and tho you wanted to recreate fond memories from childhood...I think your mom can't let go of wanting something she lacks (perhaps to be taken care of.) The deal is that you did more than anyone here ever tried to do for their moms (just a guess)...and maybe with time, your mom will come to see that and appreciate you for it. But as for taking her BACK to your happy place any decade soon, I think we should absolve you of that idea right quick!!!!

jdvm · 11-15-2006, 01:36 AM

Love the report, Rozzie. Soooooo much like my mom....bless her 92 year old heart. I admire you for bringing her (now I know why I didn't hear from you!!) One of those "glad I've done it" things. Brought my mom here several times and couldn't wait for the trip to be over. Now she can't quite comprehend what or where Orlando is. You did the right thing.
John

ErinC · 11-15-2006, 03:50 AM

Roz, I'm feeling so sad for you!

Is this the same brother that thinks you need to be babysitting his kids on a weekly basis, but doesn't even bother to call his own mother on her birthday???? You've got to get back to the world ASAP with Mr. Rozzie and make up for this trip quick. Gotta wipe it off the slate.

jiggerj · 11-15-2006, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Rozzie

Went to bed that night, thinking of Mr. Roz, my happy place, Walt, and how many people come to WDW, bring their parents, wanting to recreate a certain piece of their childhood. Only to discover that it's impossible. So I went to sleep, made a promise to myself, that tomorrow is another day (Go Scarlett!) and the rest of the trip has to be, and will be different.

Roz darlin' I feel your pain- at least I did this past Oct. when I took my parents. Step-dad is wonderful but well Mom (love her dearly) but she can be a "tad" tough

- Which of course stresses me out. And I realized after the trip that I tried tooo hard to show her my happy place and didnt let it just "happen"

I did the same thing you did at night, well with the exception of thinking of Mr. Roz...

But now that I'm back I can only see the good happy stuff and am not seeing all the stuff that drove me bonkers. Would I take my parents again....????? Hmmm...maybe ...and probably will...eventually-

gcbsdad · 11-15-2006, 12:45 PM

Rozzie. Again I say that you are a saint but as previously mentioned, one day Mom won't be around and you will remember the good/funny/not terrible moments. My mother is a very easy going person but my father, god rest his soul, would have been a nightmare to go with.

Thanks for sharing and keep it coming.

Ginger · 11-15-2006, 02:15 PM

Rozzie, sounds like you need a big hug!

PoohsPal · 11-15-2006, 04:25 PM

Awwww...yuo were trying to have such a good attitude. AS dh says, no good deed goes unpunished. You knwo you tried, though.

11-14-2006, 11:50 PM	#1
Rozzie Grand Villa Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Alabama Gulf Coast, SSR, BLT Posts: 4,797	Throw Mama from the Monorail Part 4 Let's see. Day 4. Oh yeah, Mom's actual bday. (she had been wearing her button since arrival, not going there) We woke up, and got to Epcot at right after opening and went first to TT. We missed out on it our last Epcot day. FPs were gone at lunchtime. We rode, Mom really liked it, but wanted to shop in the TT store for 30 minutes for my nephew/grandson. I once again offerred to meet up with her else where, fully aware I was wasting time doing stuff that can be done later in the day, but nope, "don't leave my side" speech reappeared. Finally got out of there, and before you know it, it's 11am, F&W time. We did several booths, I enjoyed pretty much everything, mom didn't enjoy hardly anything. We went to the Impressions de France (those who know me, know this is my ultimate Epcot thing ) and she thought it was "okay". She didn't want to shop in any of the country's, or ride El Tiempo or Maelstrom. Of course, I missed out too on some of my faves. Caught 1 song of OK. Never had my fun time of stalking Mulan. (of which Mom asked why an Adult would be so obsessed with a Disney character....one time she even suggested a shrink!!) Very strange Epcot day for sure. By this point, I was trying really really hard to be nice. I kept thinking that one day, she isn't going to be around, and after all, it's her bday, and I should do everything she wants to do. But it was so hard to put on a fake smile, as I'm not a fake person whatsover. (this tidbit about myself usually ends up harming me than helping me in social situations) She would say, "we'll do anything you want" but when I offer something, she would kinda act real disappointed like. She still was disappointed about me not booking F&W signature events, and of course, by this time, they were all sold out. She at this point in the trip starts her maybe I should join DVC talk that really started freaking me out. Everytime though I would really want to snap, I would hear Walt's voice in my heart...For all those that come to this HAPPY Place. I would bounce back, knowing this is MY happy place, and no one was going to shadow over it with bad memories. Pretty soon, it was time to get back to the Villa to get ready for the big night of V&A. We get all gussied up, and head out in the rental car. We get there early, and walk around the lobby some. (does everyone know there is a Basin on the 2nd level? I had no idea myself!) So we get seated, and I had budgeted a certain amount for the dinner. I was not going to do the wine flight to save money, and mom would. Well, after my day at Epcot day, I ordered Roz a wine flight fo sure. Which I am so glad I did. I really really enjoyed the wines. Really missed Mr. Roz, as this is he and I's romantic splurge, but it was nice to have the means to treat mom. She kinda was not into the food, she doesn't like Caviar, and freaked out when I made her eat it. (one bite won't kill ya' mom) I guess after being married to my culinary master, I have learned that we never know we don't like stuff than after TRYING it. It's one thing to have a allergy, another to discriminate againist a creation of the chef because you don't think you will like something. I don't mean to sound snooty, but, read my siggie... Actually the wine won over the food. The food was great, but mom couldn't get over the small portions, forgetting it's 7 courses! The service was superior, but the price always gets me for this experience. It's why we only do it every 3 years. Let's just say I got a $70 discount off the bill. Speaking of the bill, mom and I got into a huff, as the server brought the wrong check. A check that was for $100 dollars less than what it should be. She totally crawled all over me for not trying to get out with that check. Of course the server realized her mistake, and brought our check over. But that just crawled all over me for some reason. All my life, she has always tried to the buck the system. I told her Disney Karma is real, and it's why I don't reuse refillable mugs, don't illeagally pool hop, don't scam servers, and always pay for what I owe. Maybe it was a petty arguement, but it's something I feel strongly about. I drank a whole vaccum press pot by myself, this is worth the visit IMHO. It is awesome!! Then off we go, home, after a 3 hour dinner and a belly full of food, and a heavy chip on my shoulder. I did notice, and she noticed my brother never called her to wish her a happy bday, we both didn't mention it, but it made me sad for her. I said I was sorry for being huffy, and she thanked me for a very nice dinner. Went to bed that night, thinking of Mr. Roz, my happy place, Walt, and how many people come to WDW, bring their parents, wanting to recreate a certain piece of their childhood. Only to discover that it's impossible. So I went to sleep, made a promise to myself, that tomorrow is another day (Go Scarlett!) and the rest of the trip has to be, and will be different. __________________ Long distance runner, what you standin there for? Get up, get out, get out of the door. ~ Grateful Dead Last edited by Rozzie; 11-15-2006 at 01:45 AM.

11-15-2006, 12:43 AM	#2
nono Grand Villa Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: very Southern New Jersey Posts: 4,070	If I just click my heels together (hey MGM references work too, right?) it'll be January and all will be OK!!!! __________________ Nono Peter Boyle The Patron Saint of the Nothing Thread

11-15-2006, 01:36 AM	#5
jdvm Two Bedroom Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somewhere on the I-4, sadly Posts: 547	Love the report, Rozzie. Soooooo much like my mom....bless her 92 year old heart. I admire you for bringing her (now I know why I didn't hear from you!!) One of those "glad I've done it" things. Brought my mom here several times and couldn't wait for the trip to be over. Now she can't quite comprehend what or where Orlando is. You did the right thing. John __________________ jdvm--or you can call me john

11-15-2006, 03:50 AM	#6
ErinC Grand Villa Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: VWL & Fairhope, AL (just behind the Walmart dumpster!) Posts: 1,243	Roz, I'm feeling so sad for you! Is this the same brother that thinks you need to be babysitting his kids on a weekly basis, but doesn't even bother to call his own mother on her birthday???? You've got to get back to the world ASAP with Mr. Rozzie and make up for this trip quick. Gotta wipe it off the slate. __________________

11-15-2006, 12:45 PM	#8
gcbsdad One Bedroom Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 246	Rozzie. Again I say that you are a saint but as previously mentioned, one day Mom won't be around and you will remember the good/funny/not terrible moments. My mother is a very easy going person but my father, god rest his soul, would have been a nightmare to go with. Thanks for sharing and keep it coming. __________________ HOPE TO OWN AGAIN Sept 05 - OKW Dec 05 - VWL Jan/Feb 06 - BWV Apr 06 - SSR Sept 06 - BCV Dec 06 - VWL Jun 07 - SSR Oct 07 - SSR May 08 - SSR/BWV Aug 08 - SSR MOD38

11-15-2006, 01:03 AM	#4
Colorado Belle Founding Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: kinda on the Continental Divide Posts: 3,520	I adore V & A tho I haven't been in 7 years!!! Sounds like the 'excellence' was lost on mom. Wonder how she would have handled Party For the Senses? That, at $137 with tax, might have been easier on the pocketbook whille also providing ample means for getting rip roaring drunk! Sometimes I think that the harder we try to please someone, the more things go wrong. DAughter's and mother's have COMPLICATED relationships and tho you wanted to recreate fond memories from childhood...I think your mom can't let go of wanting something she lacks (perhaps to be taken care of.) The deal is that you did more than anyone here ever tried to do for their moms (just a guess)...and maybe with time, your mom will come to see that and appreciate you for it. But as for taking her BACK to your happy place any decade soon, I think we should absolve you of that idea right quick!!!!

11-15-2006, 02:15 PM	#9
Ginger Grand Villa Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,658	Rozzie, sounds like you need a big hug!

11-15-2006, 04:25 PM	#10
PoohsPal Founding Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,888	Awwww...yuo were trying to have such a good attitude. AS dh says, no good deed goes unpunished. You knwo you tried, though. __________________ Carrie (aka wtpclc) My spelling is Wobbly. It's good spelling but it Wobbles, and the letters get in the wrong places - Pooh (& me too!)

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