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Is this me? Looks like my roommate's cat too! Oh and where's my royalty check?

Chances are those vacation days are gone. Sometimes companies will fire/rehire you to reset those benefits to something more favorable to them. So I suspect you lost that seniority in vacation time and you're back to square one, unless you happened to renegotiate that extra vacation as a condition of employment when you got rehired. One company I worked for fired the entire IT staff then wanted to hire them as consultants. That meant no vacation or benefits paid. Luckily I had another job lined up so I told them goodbye. I did rake them over the coals (at a way higher rate) for side work after they realized I took knowledge of one of their important systems with me. But definitely check with HR. Terry

That poor raft: sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-flprapids0724pnjul24,0,1263904.story A father and three children pushing 880 pounds? If you were to average it out, that's 220 pounds per person!

That reminds of my mom telling me she got nostalgic and re-rode The Screaming Eagle at STSL after not riding a coaster since I was 16. (Look at my age to calculate the time) She said she thought she was going to die. All I could tell her was "Momma." (Did I mention she has MS?) Terry

I remember the ride almost left without you. There you were just trying to get everyone in the shot and the car starts moving! Get in! Get in! Terry

I forgot what was said after that jolt on the lift, but it sure got the best of me! Terry EDIT: I remember. We thought we broke the coaster on the first ride of the day!

^Well if you can assume, I can too. But I still bet I'm still on the mark. It comes down to this: preference. Everyone has 'em. Even you. I'd bet if I go back over some of your posts in the sexual preference thread, you'll have an even more narrow set of preferences than I. No matter what personality a person has, you're always going to have that initial attraction. If that attraction isn't there, nothing goes further. Very few of my boyfriends have been "perfect shapes". There has to be something about your personality I like. That said, I'm not attracted to obese people. I didn't say people that are out of shape. But with the clothes off, I don't like the look of it, and I don't like the feel of it... So they get crossed off my list. My original gripe was more about an obese man being aggressive in his making a pass at me. That means that he was in my personal space trying to feel me up. That's a big no no to me. But anyway, most of preferences come from experience. That's all I'm going to say about that. And I do have about 20 years worth of it on you. So, until you get it, save your 'tude for some of your young friends. I believe we're done. Terry

^I liked Port Orleans as well. It's a lot more quiet than the budget hotels; so when you're hung over the next day you're not hearing all the screaming! Terry

^I caught a special for about $80 USD. Not bad. I was working the web looking for specials. The most expensive things were the hotels, but then I started using expedia for bargans and looked at the customer ratings. I did a bit of research and came out pretty good. After getting off the mass transit, I rarely walked a block to any of my hotels. Also, the first part of the trip was a bit too hectic. Because of it, I didn't get a lot of pictures. Once I got to Paris, I was able to slow down and actually enjoy the sights.

Thorpe park was pretty fun and it was also a very nice day. Still too cold to get on any water rides though. I was just glad I bought my jacket. I definitely needed it there! Madame Tussaulds was BUSY. People were just running about getting their statue credits in... but they didn't do some of the drama I did. There was also a dark ride portion which was rather boring to me. There was a part where they took your picture... so I made a funny face. The people in front of me started laughing when they saw the pic came out... it was one of my best, but I couldn't afford to buy it. I made it to the Eurostar and customs in France and the UK are night and day. England had me putting where I was going to be; the French agent was too busy looking at the girl at another desk to notice me standing there! I said "Ahem." and he snapped around and started laughing. Then he just stamped my passport without looking at it and I was on my way! The Eurostar was pretty cool. That thing hauled a$$! My ears popped a few times. Terry

See that's why I like you... tell it gal! I just had to make mention of it, since some people were already whispering it that day. Terry "I like white people too" Weaver EDIT: Besides you can't help but notice it, since the park was out in the middle of nowhere. But you can tell times has change as you see we've got that mix of people in the picture... notice it's not the "black people bunch up" either... you know what I mean? That is, the only blacks hanging together all the time. That says something. Anyway, I thought it was interesting sight but didn't bother me. I probably would have been bothered if they had white people running around with bones in their noses. Oh, and in blackface. That would have been a bit much.

Sorry, but this sort of snobbish attitude annoys me. I was overweight for a lot of my childhood but I couldn't help that because of my genetic background. Not snobbish. Realistic. I was overweight too and being in a bit better shape, I understand things better. In other words, welcome to the gay world. When you're out of shape, you're ignored. When you're in shape... you know the rest. Where I'm from there's a saying: "A fat girl gets no love unless she pays." Also, we both know if you were in the same situation, you'd send that guy "to hell" too... because I guarantee you wouldn't practice what you're now trying to preach. That's what annoys me. But there's some other tidbits to this and other similar stories that I'm purposely leaving out and won't go into. But to make a long story short, some of these guys still think of themselves as "they got it going on" when they've seriously let themselves go, and need a mirror to remind themselves. And these guys don't have the courtesy of just saying "hi", they gotta try to feel you up at the same time. My exercise program is for me (and clothes shopping), but if I meet someone, they don't have to be built, but they can't let their bad eating habits get the best of them. For instance, I used to have a crush on this guy 2 years ago when I wasn't quite in shape... he ignored me. No big deal; it happens. I saw him at the gym yesterday. He let himself GO! Pot belly and everything. And now he's giving me that look, since I've been working on my shape. I continued my workout and ignored him. So that's how attraction works in the cut-throat gay world. Terry

Black Mamba takes it's theming so seriously, they imported black people to run it! I'm chatting it up in back with the ride operator: Operator: "I noticed that your accent is different. You're not from England, right?" Translation of the conversation: "Man, we work here and we ain't seen no black folks in a looong time. Especially speaking like you... where you from brotha?" Yep. I said it. Terry

You haven't seen how much it was in Europe! We're still getting a bargain on the gas! Terry "$8-9 a gallon is no joke" Weaver

I'll liked Geforce but it wasn't at the top of my favorite coasters. I started getting into the overall experience... so Winjas (fear) and even ®evolution was near the top. Troy was my favorite though. Terry

Oops! Forgot a credit! Girl, did you hear what they did in that play "Cabaret"? It was more like the "First Nudie Musical!"

Well it's time for another update before I call it a night. The story so far: After getting to the hotel after Alton Towers, I fell right to sleep! I woke up around 12am and watched a bit of the tele and had a pot of tea with milk and some biscuits... I was trying to be grande! I even stuck out my pinkie drinking the tea! The next morning, I headed across the street back to the train station. It was funny yesterday, because I was looking for directions to the hotel and all my dumb but had to do is look out the door of the station! I boarded the train and took my seat in the VIP section. It was a good thing because they served a traditional English breakfast that I took full advantage of! I was still on a budget! I dropped my bags at the storage locker at the youth hostel and proceeded across town to the train station and my next destination: Thorpe Park! Looking at my watch, I had to hightail it out of there and get to Paris. So that's the end of this update... and the rushing to get multiple things done! Next sightseeing through paris and a little of Disneyland Paris. I pity da fool that doesn't come back! Oh good back on track! But I had to pedal to get out of that dungeon... anyone got some gatorade? Not being a fan of haunted houses, and on a time schedule, I opted for the chicken exit! I went down the steps and into a torture chamber! Where did my credits go! I gotta show her how bootylicious is done! You ain't at home! Pick it up! Nevermind, I got a double date! What did you say? You wanna show that sexy back? Ok, but turn off the cameras! Royal family and royal fool. But not so much of a fool not to try to snag a prince! Are you gonna make that shot or what? You may want to be called Duane, but your "The Rock" to me... such a big boy too! ...Madame Tussaulds! Say hi to the Beckhams! Posh, boo, your wig is rotten! A little inverted coaster porn for you! Looking at my watch, I was running a bit behind so I grabbed a quick bite (with a beer) and heading back into London to my next destination... My first ten-looper... that last set of "loops" had me saying "What is this thing doing to my body!?!" My last look from the front... let's get these coaster credits! Because I was in a hurry and you've already seen this park multiple times, I won't bore you with too much. I didn't even bother with any statue credits... I'll get them later today. Getting in you get a nice view of the park. Before I got to far, I bought a few of their versions of the "fast pass" to get through the park. Hi! I'm Terry again and I'm doing a speed day through Thorpe Park then to Madame Tussaulds. That means that in order to cram all this in and get to the Eurostar I've got to hurry and get all my rides in!

No workout for me! I was at the bus on time waiting patiently. Managed to snap a few more pics for my TR while I was waiting... Broke boys with little cash to snag a ride to the next destination will make sure he's where he's supposed to be! Terry

Can we nominate him? http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-flbburglarytrap0721sbjul21,0,4533874.story

I was walking past a guy at the bar cracking open peanuts and I slightly reminded of "that sound". I'm in the back, hunched over, joining in chorus of pain. Terry EDIT: Lou, um, you're joining in too? Is there something we should know?

Well all I can say about personal space is even though you don't have it in Europe, please, as a total stranger, don't come up and put your chin on my shoulder, using it as a rest to look at flowers. You'll have an achy mouth as I try to send your lower jaw through your skull using my shoulder. Please have a bit of common sense. Terry

I chalked up Mammut as a new coaster with growing pains. They were still working on the surrounding area so I didn't think of it too much. I did get worried as we encountered a slight jolt before the lift though, but it was by far not the worst coaster on the trip. If you put it in the perspective of a family coaster, then I wouldn't expect a lot of airtime and craziness as I had on Troy. And it was a bit more exciting than Pegasus. But after riding Troy and it looking a bit similar from afar, I thought I would have a similar experience. Anyway, there was so much more to explore in the park! Overall I enjoyed the overall quirkiness of the park. Terrance

Ok, time for the next update. Due to partying you're getting a quick Alton Towers update. As usual, it's coaster lite. Besides, you've all seen what's there! But first a little backstory: I hopped back on the plane from Berlin after receiving an email from someone saying they decided to stay and to come by their hotel to make plans. Well I get there and guess what? They're not there! So I said F%ck it and went back to the youth hostel. I'll tell you this much about youth hostels: do it once, then make sure you save up your cash for a hotel! Luckily from this point on, I have hotels for the rest of my stay. But I did have a nice conversation with the guy at the desk. He was flirting with me and after pouring on the charm, he offered to change some of my euros and dollars I had on me to British pounds! So with more spending money on me, I was ready to head to Alton Towers! But I had to go to sleep first! Goodness! It was hard work because the room smelled like booty and feet! I just wanted to take a hose and a bar of soap and spray everyone down! Then it was a competition for snoring and they all were trying to win! After about four hours of "sleep" I got up and headed to the train station! I accidently got on a earlier train but they let me ride in one of the empty seats to the destination. With my hotel directly across from the station I dropped off my bags and headed to the park... And I was ready for a nap... after a few winks I got the shuttle bus (which leaves at 3pm and a few other times; so if you take the shuttle plan your time accordingly) and headed back to the hotel for some major sleep. Well this is the end of this update. Next update, I do a speed day through Thorpe park, Madame Tussaulds and catch a Eurostar to Paris! Eating a big lunch, I sat at a cafe across from the field and drank beer and a muffin. A lot of people opted to relax in the fields around the park. Some had picnics and played football (the european version: soccer for the rest of you peeps). I was meditating for a few minutes... then I was hungry. My only coaster pic: Rita. Thanks to the single rider line, I rode it several times. People were having fun at the splash battle. Second credit! I also did my first madhouse, Hex. I was real dizzy after that one! But after exiting the ride, I stumbled on this and had to walk around for a second. At the bottom of the valley and garden between the sections of the park. It was a bit steep, but a very relaxing walk. Of course my feet were starting to blister, but I figure I'd get them out of the way so I wouldn't have that issue when the actual TPR tour started. Anyway, this was a nice fountain. Funny thing: I forgot to take coaster pics! Oh well you've seen them right? Figuring I needed to get some exercise in, I took a detour through the gardens. I haven't seen those in anyone's TPR so I took one for you to show they are there! Improvised statue credit! Next was a haunted dark ride/shooting gallery. But you know what I saw first... My first powered coaster. Fun stuff. Once the park opened I walked towards the "Air" section of the park. But I did snap this picture to show people that hadn't seen a rapids ride without water. I didn't know you just throw a log down and it does the rapids. This is what you see upon entering the park. I got there early so nothing was open, giving me an opportunity to eat breakfast.

^We were in a outdoor food market looking around! No glass! I'll take the drinks were I can get 'em!

RapidsNerd: Trust me; it was a hex, without going into too much detail. Nay: I didn't think it was going to be any nudity, but there they were, in their birthday suits in at least two extended scenes dancing about! I'm working on the next update today; my friends kept me up until noon today partying so I'm wore out to say the least!