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No dancing in the vehicle!

Erin *~*~* — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:53:01 +0000

It’s ok to hold hands, but there will be absolutely NO ballet!
Thank you for your cooperation!

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Holiday window dressing at Walt Disney World

Erin *~*~* — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:01:31 +0000

A few weeks ago while strolling through EPCOT, I happened upon the Port of Entry store, located in World Showcase Plaza just as you are starting to head up the UK, France, etc side. It was all done up for Christmas with garland strung along the roof line. However, I spied something else Christmas-y about the store…

The windows of the store were all dressed up for Christmas too, with signs that depict Christmas shopping activities as they would occur in some of the countries represented around EPCOT’s World Showcase. There’s the tall pagoda in Japan – red for Christmas, instead of its customary blue:

Here we have Eiffel Tower, poodle and fashionably-dressed lady shopper – I’m thinking this is France:

Finally, we have my favorite. There aren’t many clues here, but the man is holding a red shopping bag with a white star-shaped snowflake design on it. Having grown up in New York City and Long Island, I cannot help but be reminded of the holiday Christmas shopping bags from Macy’s, home of the Miracle on 34th Street and sponsor of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

(yes, ok, I know – the chimneys on the rooftops in the background probably indicate London, but I like my Noo Yawk scenario better!)

And speaking of New York, I finally got here! It only took three tries over the course of four days. The blizzard that hit New York last weekend sure took its toll on air travel. I’m glad to be here but it’s bitterly cold, and there is snow and ice everywhere! I think I’ll stay in and bake cookies for Santa.

Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday – ho, ho, ho!

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The Walt Disney World Railroad

Erin *~*~* — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:09:34 +0000

Walt Disney loved a good railroad. He built one in his backyard when he lived in California, and he built one that circles Disneyland in Anaheim. So naturally, when it came to building the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, that park had to have a railroad too. Walt bought some engines from a railway on the Yucatan penninsula in Mexico and brought them to Florida to be restored. They were made over to look very old fashioned, including the ability to run on steam. They were ready for the grand opening of the park in October 1971. The Walt Disney World railroad runs in a circle around the park. There are stops at Main Street USA, Frontierland and Mickey’s Toon Town. This sign is from the Main Street station.

Magic Kingdom? I wish!

Erin *~*~* — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:18:02 +0000

At the risk of making an insider’s joke, if you’ve ever been bashed by a marauding stroller at Walt Disney World, you know what I’m taking about here! The more crowded a theme park gets, the more difficult it is to navigate the mobs of humanity with a stroller. Consequently, more people will be sporting swollen, purple, grapefruit-sized ankles. File this under “signs we WISH we’d seen in the Magic Kingdom”! Sign actually exists at the Naples Zoo in Southwest Florida

Technology-aided paranoia

Erin *~*~* — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:41:05 +0000

I found this sign in a shop on Fort Myers Beach, and thought it made a pretty funny indicator of the times. Modern technology advances more and more every day, and now you no longer have to hear voices in your head – you can have them text you! Phone service carrier rates may apply…

Mobile girl power – in more ways than one!

Erin *~*~* — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:00:31 +0000

Received from Niece No. 1 via mobile phone, August 2009.

Graffiti bridge in Southwest Florida

Erin *~*~* — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:32:33 +0000

This is the bridge that spans the newly dredged Blind Pass, now flowing between the islands of Sanibel and Captiva here in Southwest Florida. While checking out the pass one day with friends, I could not resist clambering down the hill to the shore, to see if there were any good shells rolling in. That’s when I saw this graffiti message spray-painted on the side of the bridge. It says, “FREEDOM ISN’T UNDER ANY FLAG”.

I don’t know what it’s all about, so I’m going to make something up. I think someone objects to the Pledge of Allegiance. For those of you who hail from countries other than the United States, here’s how the Pledge goes:

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the country for which it stands; one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

One of the best things about being Americans is that we have the right to debate stuff like this. We also have the right to remain silent while the pledge is being said, or to speak out and express our opinions if we feel we are being required to do something that is unconstitutional.

But I don’t think we have the right to deface public property just to get our point across. I haven’t been out to Blind Pass since this photograph was taken, so I don’t know if this has already been addressed. But I do hope that the graffiti is gone the next time I visit.

“A Neighborhood Tradition” on Captiva Island

Erin *~*~* — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:33:31 +0000

This sign hangs over the bar at the Mucky Duck, a restaurant on the island of Captiva. It’s located right next to the jackalope Um, the sign, I mean, not the restaurant!
The irony? I don’t think the Mucky Duck is even open for breakfast… but they do have a webcam pointed toward the beach!

Isn’t there a leash law in this town?

Erin *~*~* — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:30 +0000

Not seeing any actual canines in the pickup truck in front of me, I can only surmise that the driver is referring to him (her?) self.
September 2009, Fort Myers, Florida.

My car turns 50 before I do – hah!

Erin *~*~* — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:49:37 +0000

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One night after work last week, I was driving to the gas station to fill up the car and I noticed that my odometer said 49,993 miles. I bought this car used; it was one year old, and it had 20,000 miles on it. It’s a 2002 Toyota RAV4, and I love it. Anyway, when I lived in New York, I would take the train to work, so the car only went back and forth to the station, maybe a couple of miles each way. Then I started working from home full time, so the car got even less of a workout.

Now that I live here in Southwest Florida, the car gets a little more mileage on it than it used to. First, I had to drive it from Long Island to the auto train in Lorton, Virginia to get it down here. I was not about to make that looooooooong drive from NY to Florida all by myself! Once I got here, a pattern established itself. I get up to Tampa about once a month for business, and over to Walt Disney World in Orlando maybe once every 4-5 months. I get out to Sanibel Island or even Captiva once or twice a month, too. So the miles have racked up, and after 7 years of existence, 6 of which have been with me, the car was finally ready to flip over to 50,000 miles.

But last Wednesday night, when I noticed this, I also realized that if I didn’t do more than just take it to the gas station that night, the flip-over would probably occur while I was driving 70 miles per hour on Interstate 75 the next morning. This would mean I would not have an opportunity to take a photo of the odometer.

Well, what would you do? Probably the same as me. I drove around and around and around the perimeter of the local shopping center’s parking lot until it flipped over. By this time, it was dark outside, so I parked it under a street lamp, turned on the interior light in the car, and took the photo!

I hope to drive this car into the ground, at least another 50,000 miles and then some. I like not having a car payment, and I just plain like the car. The back cargo area is a convenient height for getting things in and out, and the vehicle sits high (technically, it’s an SUV), so I can drive it onto the beach without any issues.

Free beer…. with a catch! On Sanibel Island

Erin *~*~* — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:00:01 +0000

After spending the evening in a bar, how many people do you think are going to remember to come back the next day because they were promised a free beer “tomorrow”? Not many, I’ll wager! This and many other funny signs can be seen at McT’s Shrimp House and Tavern on Sanibel Island, Florida

Nothing up my sleeve… PRESTO!

Erin *~*~* — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:00:41 +0000

Remember Bullwinkle, the animated moose who played magician and tried to pull a rabbit out of his hat? That’s what he used to say – “Nothing up my sleeve… PRESTO!” Only, he never got a rabbit – he kept ending up with Rocky the flying squirrel instead.

Today, we’re going to play magician too, and change the baby – into what, exactly? And why do we want to change the baby? Do we not like the baby just the way he is? It must be a he, it’s not wearing a shirt. If it was a she, it would be modest and put a shirt on. So… change into what? Whatever it is, if it doesn’t poop or cry, I think there’s a market for this service among new parents! Photo taken in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, in the ladies room near the Dawa Bar

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On the road with Airstream

Erin *~*~* — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:00:55 +0000

I think the classic Airstream camper sort of looks like a toaster on wheels. I wonder, does it pop you out of bed in the morning automatically, three shades tanner? Also, if you are traveling on the same road with one, be prepared to be periodically blinded by the sun glinting off its aluminum exterior – very distracting. I’m surprised these things are allowed on the road this shiny! Photo taken through the windshield while traveling eastbound on Interstate-4 in Florida – somewhere between Tampa and Orlando.

Oh, give me a home… at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Erin *~*~* — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:35:31 +0000

While walking the path in the Pangani Forest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we are admonished to beware of the dangerous, marauding buffalo! I wonder how often a stampede actually occurs there? And come to think of it… have I ever actually SEEN a buffalo in Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Hmmm, I don’t think I remember seeing one… anyone? Have you been to Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Do you remember seeing any buffalo there?

This Way Thurs-Way is under new management!

Erin *~*~* — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:01:53 +0000

ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

I am the new manager of This Way Thurs-Way, a Thursday photo meme about signs and the road. I’m very excited to have the opportunity to help keep this meme afloat, and I hope that everyone reading this will consider visiting the participants and maybe even post a “This Way” of your own now and then!

Here is a path I’ve recently encountered –

That’s the bridge between Sanibel and Captiva, under which the waters of Blind Pass flow, courtesy of recent efforts by the Army Corps of Engineers to open up the pass after many years of dry sand under the bridge. You can drive across, walk or even ride you bike – just don’t jump, ok?

A SIGN that Disney thinks GREEN

Erin *~*~* — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:40:58 +0000

This sign was captured at the Festival Center in Disney’s EPCOT theme park. The occasion was the 2009 Flower and Garden Festival. Jiminy Cricket encourages us all to behave as though every day was Earth Day. I’ve never been at Disney on Earth Day itself, but I hear The Mouse likes to celebrate – Jiminy looks like he’s having fun (he’s also looking pretty green), so clearly Mickey’s friends like to celebrate, too

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Life is like a box of chocolates in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Erin *~*~* — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:21:31 +0000

Signs on the tables at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, Florida help to telegraph your needs to the wait staff. If you don’t need anything just now, simply display the “Run Forrest, Run!” sign. On the other hand…

… if you want your water glass refilled or if you are out of ketchup, just display the “Stop Forrest, stop!” sign and your wait person will be right with you!

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Big brother is watching YOU, on Sanibel Island

Erin *~*~* — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:15:15 +0000

I believe the reason for the video camera is that someone was murdered on this beach several years ago. The victim’s body was hidden underneath the boardwalk, and was not discovered until it became obvious that something was decomposing under there.

So, how’d you like to have THIS job? It’s a beach – a person assigned to monitor this camera stands an excellent chance of watching attractive people in swimwear strolling by all day. Unless, of course, you’re assigned the night shift – in which case, you will see mostly darkness and the occasional militant sheller, sneaking stealthily onto the beach when low tide happens in the middle of the night.

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Rules, rules, rules! on the Sanibel causeway beaches

Erin *~*~* — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:06:11 +0000

Good grief, they might as well have added, “No Breathing!”

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Crossing the Sunshine Skyway

Erin *~*~* — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:45 +0000

I can’t help it – every time I cross this bridge, I have to grab my phone and start snapping away like a madwoman. I just aim in the general direction, click away and hope for the best. By the way, this is the Sunshine Skyway, which spans Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Disney helps teach financial literacy

Erin *~*~* — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:27 +0000

I was passing through the French pavilion at EPCOT a few weeks ago and saw this sticker clinging to a wrought iron fence like a mini-sign advertising… um, pork? bacon? Nope, it’s a game!

With the help of Google, I’ve discovered that The Great Piggy Bank Adventure is a financial literacy program presented by Disney in partnership with T. Rowe Price. There’s an attraction at the Innoventions section of EPCOT, and there’s also an online game that kids can play. Check it out when you’ve got a few minutes, it’s fun! The Great Piggy Bank Adventure Financial Education Game

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Happy beer at Raglan Road, Downtown Disney

Erin *~*~* — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:00:46 +0000

Irish eyes aren’t the only thing smiling at Raglan Road, an Irish pub and restaurant at Walt Disney World’s Downtown Disney.

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NOT for consumption! China pavilion, Disney’s EPCOT

Erin *~*~* — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:13 +0000

Candles for sale at the China pavilion at Disney’s EPCOT theme park are made of soy and smell delicious – scents like “cinnamon roll” – but PLEASE, do not eat them!

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Behold, the power of duct tape!

Erin *~*~* — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:27:44 +0000

I think someone figured out that “alligator” and “proceed” do not a successful pairing make…

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Odd place for a “Hidden Mickey”

Erin *~*~* — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:06:50 +0000

Here’s a sign that everyone recognizes, worldwide!

While strolling through Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Mickey Mouse smiled at me from an unusual spot – seems like he’s holding this torn leaf together.

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Comedic Captiva car tag

Erin *~*~* — Thu, 28 May 2009 00:33:20 +0000

Car tag spotted in the parking lot of the Tween Waters Inn on Captiva Island, Florida, declares frog legs are “the other white meat”.

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Cabbage Key – a real friendly place

Erin *~*~* — Thu, 07 May 2009 00:33:04 +0000

Cabbage Key is an island in Pine Island Sound off the coast of Southwest Florida. Legend has it that Jimmy Buffet wrote the song Cheeseburger In Paradise with Cabbage Key in mind.

It’s a very friendly place. Guests are encouraged to bring their friends into the public shower with them – as long as said friends aren’t “trash”.

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Ironic Anonymity at Casa Ybel Resort, Sanibel Island

Erin *~*~* — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:00:58 +0000

A no-smoking sign at Casa Ybel resort. This was on the path from the parking lot to the pool bar.

Relax, this is completely posed. We’re KIDDING. Really! No non-smokers were aggravated in the taking of this photo!

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No dancing in the vehicle!

Holiday window dressing at Walt Disney World

The Walt Disney World Railroad

Magic Kingdom? I wish!

Technology-aided paranoia

Mobile girl power – in more ways than one!

Graffiti bridge in Southwest Florida

“A Neighborhood Tradition” on Captiva Island

Isn’t there a leash law in this town?

My car turns 50 before I do – hah!

Free beer…. with a catch! On Sanibel Island

Nothing up my sleeve… PRESTO!

On the road with Airstream

Oh, give me a home… at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

This Way Thurs-Way is under new management!

A SIGN that Disney thinks GREEN

Life is like a box of chocolates in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Big brother is watching YOU, on Sanibel Island

Rules, rules, rules! on the Sanibel causeway beaches

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Crossing the Sunshine Skyway

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