The only notable attraction here is "It's Tough to be a Bug!" another 3D movie, but this one has more "extras" than the Muppet movie. The rest of the rides are geared toward really small kids, kind of like Fantasyland.
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
a bug's land
Next up is the agricultural-themed "a bug's land".
The only notable attraction here is "It's Tough to be a Bug!" another 3D movie, but this one has more "extras" than the Muppet movie. The rest of the rides are geared toward really small kids, kind of like Fantasyland.
The only notable attraction here is "It's Tough to be a Bug!" another 3D movie, but this one has more "extras" than the Muppet movie. The rest of the rides are geared toward really small kids, kind of like Fantasyland.
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Running Update
Last week's long run was...
5 miles in 1 hour.
This week's best short run so far was...
3.93 miles is 45 minutes.
Next up...
Increase incline on the treadmill and Cypress Community College track.
5 miles in 1 hour.
This week's best short run so far was...
3.93 miles is 45 minutes.
Next up...
Increase incline on the treadmill and Cypress Community College track.
Hollywood Pictures Backlot
Like Disneyland, CA Adventure is split into different "lands". I will start with the Hollywood Pictures Backlot. Here is D getting "lost":
The best ride here is the Tower of Terror:
We waited in line behind this REALLY talkative boy and his mom. He was so excited and kept trying to tell us what it was like. His mom told him that he shouldn't ruin the surprise, so then he tried to throw us off track and said it was "like a swing." Anyway, this ride wasn't here the last time we went, so I'm glad we were able to experience it.
One of the longest waits we had was for the new Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! ride. The line was actually only about 30 minutes, but still not really worth it. This ride replaced the Superstar Limo ride, which was also a bust. As one person pointed out, they just made the limos look like taxis.
Another new attraction is Turtle Talk with Crush (from Finding Nemo). There was an animated Crush on a screen and he talked interactively with the audience. This was kinda cool, but he said "Dude" even more than D! Cha!
The Muppet Vision 3D show is fun, better than Honey I shrunk the Audience. The best part is being around people that have never been and seeing/hearing their reactions.
In the afternoon we watched Disney's Aladdin--A Musical Spectacular in the Hyperion Theater. I was surprised at how nice the theater was. I suggest lining up for the Mezzanine level so you're at eye level with Aladdin and Jasmine on their "magic carpet ride". Aladdin was this Asian guy, so that was kind of weird. It was the genie that stole the show, though. He got some genuine laughs out of D & me. The whole thing lasted about an hour, so it was a good time to rest our feet.
The best ride here is the Tower of Terror:
We waited in line behind this REALLY talkative boy and his mom. He was so excited and kept trying to tell us what it was like. His mom told him that he shouldn't ruin the surprise, so then he tried to throw us off track and said it was "like a swing." Anyway, this ride wasn't here the last time we went, so I'm glad we were able to experience it.
One of the longest waits we had was for the new Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! ride. The line was actually only about 30 minutes, but still not really worth it. This ride replaced the Superstar Limo ride, which was also a bust. As one person pointed out, they just made the limos look like taxis.
Another new attraction is Turtle Talk with Crush (from Finding Nemo). There was an animated Crush on a screen and he talked interactively with the audience. This was kinda cool, but he said "Dude" even more than D! Cha!
The Muppet Vision 3D show is fun, better than Honey I shrunk the Audience. The best part is being around people that have never been and seeing/hearing their reactions.
In the afternoon we watched Disney's Aladdin--A Musical Spectacular in the Hyperion Theater. I was surprised at how nice the theater was. I suggest lining up for the Mezzanine level so you're at eye level with Aladdin and Jasmine on their "magic carpet ride". Aladdin was this Asian guy, so that was kind of weird. It was the genie that stole the show, though. He got some genuine laughs out of D & me. The whole thing lasted about an hour, so it was a good time to rest our feet.
Monday, March 27, 2006
Eating Adventures @ CA Adventure
This time D and I only spent about 12.5 on the Disney premises (mainly because CA Adventure was only open from 10-10. Of course, that was plenty of time to build up an appetite.
Lunch:
This is a Ceasar Sausage from "Award Wieners". It is an italian sausage with caesar salad on top! I think D would have rather had the normal chili dog, but this provided us with some veggies--ha.
One of the attractions is a Boudin factory. After watching a short video, you get to see the bakers go through the process. The bread looked SO good, so of course, when the tour was over, we had to head on over to the adjoining cafe.
We split this broccoli cheese soup in a bread bowl from the Pacific Wharf Cafe. This was my favorite of the day! We eyed the cream puffs, but decided to hold off.
Dinner:
Here is our Atkins-friendly dinner: a ginormous turkey leg. It was bigger than it appears in the picture and pretty much filled both of us up.
Later we took the Mission tortilla factory tour.
At the end of the tour they gave us each a freshly made tortilla. We contemplated splitting something from the Cocina Cucamonga Mexican grill, but instead opted for this:
The cream puff from the Pacific Wharf Cafe. They really piled on the whipped cream. (I still have to try Beard Papa's).
So, that's what we ate. D "had" to buy a coke in the afternoon because he had a headache and he claims that it helps him feel better. He wanted another mickey ice cream bar but he restrained himself this time.
Lunch:
This is a Ceasar Sausage from "Award Wieners". It is an italian sausage with caesar salad on top! I think D would have rather had the normal chili dog, but this provided us with some veggies--ha.
One of the attractions is a Boudin factory. After watching a short video, you get to see the bakers go through the process. The bread looked SO good, so of course, when the tour was over, we had to head on over to the adjoining cafe.
We split this broccoli cheese soup in a bread bowl from the Pacific Wharf Cafe. This was my favorite of the day! We eyed the cream puffs, but decided to hold off.
Dinner:
Here is our Atkins-friendly dinner: a ginormous turkey leg. It was bigger than it appears in the picture and pretty much filled both of us up.
Later we took the Mission tortilla factory tour.
At the end of the tour they gave us each a freshly made tortilla. We contemplated splitting something from the Cocina Cucamonga Mexican grill, but instead opted for this:
The cream puff from the Pacific Wharf Cafe. They really piled on the whipped cream. (I still have to try Beard Papa's).
So, that's what we ate. D "had" to buy a coke in the afternoon because he had a headache and he claims that it helps him feel better. He wanted another mickey ice cream bar but he restrained himself this time.
Sunday, March 26, 2006
Soarin' over California
This past weekend we went to California Adventure to use up the second half of our 2fer ticket. L & I went on our favorite Disneyland ride--Soarin' over California. It is great that your feet dangle and the screen is huge. The geography of CA is great. The places that you see are the following....
Napa
San Francisco
Monterey
Lake Tahoe
Redwood Creek
Yosemite
Malibu
Los Angeles
San Diego
Palm Springs
Anza Borrego
Camarillo
In regards, to NorCal...
I have been to Napa, Monterrey and Lake Tahoe quite a bit on family vacations. I also went to school and worked in the bay area so I saw S.F. a good amount. And I have been to Yosemite, however, I would like to visit that area a little more. However, I have never been to Redwood National Park. I am trying to persuade Lauren to visit that sometime soon. However, it is north of S.F. It is close to Eureka.
In regards, to SoCal...
I have been to Malibu, well more like Santa Monica, and hiked in Malibu hills. And I worked in L.A. I have visited San Diego, however would like to see more of it. However, I have never been to Palm Springs, but I am going in April! And I have not been to Anza Borrego. It seems interesting, but not quite as interesting as Redwood National Park. I have been to Camarillo outlets, however and am not interested in seeing Orange Groves.
Napa
San Francisco
Monterey
Lake Tahoe
Redwood Creek
Yosemite
Malibu
Los Angeles
San Diego
Palm Springs
Anza Borrego
Camarillo
In regards, to NorCal...
I have been to Napa, Monterrey and Lake Tahoe quite a bit on family vacations. I also went to school and worked in the bay area so I saw S.F. a good amount. And I have been to Yosemite, however, I would like to visit that area a little more. However, I have never been to Redwood National Park. I am trying to persuade Lauren to visit that sometime soon. However, it is north of S.F. It is close to Eureka.
In regards, to SoCal...
I have been to Malibu, well more like Santa Monica, and hiked in Malibu hills. And I worked in L.A. I have visited San Diego, however would like to see more of it. However, I have never been to Palm Springs, but I am going in April! And I have not been to Anza Borrego. It seems interesting, but not quite as interesting as Redwood National Park. I have been to Camarillo outlets, however and am not interested in seeing Orange Groves.
Sunday, March 19, 2006
Pac 10 vs. Big Ten
Sports Analysts had the Big Ten as the best conference along with the Big East. The Big Ten had the highest RPI, and the Big East was 2nd. However the Big Ten had 0 of 6 get to the Sweet 16!. Regarding the Pac-10, the analysts had as one of the worst conferences (along with the SEC & Big 12); they had the worst RPI. However they had 2 of 4 get to the Sweet Sixteen. We'll see how far they go and if any get to the Final Four.
I rest my case counselor!
I rest my case counselor!
Galileo vs. K.Y.
At the summer BBQ I got good tips from Wintersburg and non-Wintersburg people. I learned that I should run about 4 days a week instead of about 6, which I was planning to do. Further, I should run only one long run a week. I am planning on running about 45 minutes 3 times a week and then 1 long run. First starting at about 1 hour and then moving to about 3 hours by September. Well that is what one guy told me a book told him to do. Further that you should run maybe a mile and then walk for about a minute. This guy, lets call him Bill, said that this author, whose name I believe is Galloway, claims that this is the way to train and run the marathon. I am not good with names, so I decided to call him Galileo. I ran 3.75 miles on the treadmill in 45 minutes. That is a 12 minute mile pace. That is a pretty good pace for me. That was pretty difficult for me, so I know my progress will be a little slower now.
I also learned that I should not do lower body resistance training. At least according to Galileo. However, there is this guy that ran 5 minute miles in college (K.Y.) and he said that he will run 20 out of the each 21 day period. And that he works out too. He said I should work out my core.
I will follow Galileo in terms of less times running. And I will probably have to walk a little bit. Maybe after every 2 or 3 miles. However, I will work out my core. That sound like a good idea, because sometimes my lower back hurts afterwards.
I also learned that I should not do lower body resistance training. At least according to Galileo. However, there is this guy that ran 5 minute miles in college (K.Y.) and he said that he will run 20 out of the each 21 day period. And that he works out too. He said I should work out my core.
I will follow Galileo in terms of less times running. And I will probably have to walk a little bit. Maybe after every 2 or 3 miles. However, I will work out my core. That sound like a good idea, because sometimes my lower back hurts afterwards.
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