I spent my 62nd Birthday at Disney World with my daughter Gina. What a blast! Stayed overnight on property and spent most of Sunday hanging around the pool and relaxing with Gina. While we were at Hollywood Studios, we got text messages from Adele and Mia wishing me a Happy Birthday and sending best wishes that we were enjoying ourselves. Gina snapped this picture with her phone camera and sent it to them.
We checked into the Pop Century Hotel just after 9:00 AM. Very gaudy surroundings, but fun! Room was nice and clean.
We were in the 90s themed area. Since Gina is a 90s baby, it was certainly appropriate!
I was branded for the day! But it was fun. Cast members wishing me a Happy Birthday and getting extra little treats and services throughout the day!
One of my toys as a little kid was TinkerToys. Loved them!
Taking aim on the Toy Story Arcade ride.
My mid morning Birthday Cake! Make a wish!
Gina getting her kicks on Route 66
My favorite! The Tower of Terror!
A picture of our picture on our first plunge of the day! We look pretty cool, calm and collected, don't we?
Outside the Great Movie Ride. Gina's home! "Is this a ride?" "What is this? A Chinese restaurant?" "Is this it? I thought it was a ride?!!"
Boba Fet goes Hollywood
If you want me, I'll be at The Plaza . . .
Gotta love that man!
The Block Party Bash
Frozen lemonade break!
Boo dancing at the party . . .
The dancers were pulling people from the crowd, and this dancer noticed my Happy Birthday button, so he came over and led me out. I figured, "What the heck! Nobody knows me, so I can't make too much of a fool of myself!"
We went thru a series of different dances
The MC Hammer shuffle . . .
Can't touch this . . .
whoa oh whoa oh, Oh oh oh . . .
Then we twist again . . .
Oh, you dancing fool!
I love the way this little girl was dancing!
How low could I go?
Around 4:30 PM we left the Hollywood Studios and headed over to the Polynesian Resort for dinner reservations at 5 PM.
Was nice and peaceful there!
Aloha!
Refreshments while we waited for the Kona Cafe to open.
Delicious bread with macadamia butter!
Lump crab appetizer . . .
Gina's pork chop dinner .
My jumbo shrimp and scallops.
Our waitress brought this Birthday cream puff. I'm glad I kept the Birthday button on!!!
Lilo and Stitch made out of chocolate, watching over the desserts!
After dinner we took the monorail over to the Magic Kingdom. Rode the Thunder Mountain Railroad and Space Mountain, then hung out for the fireworks. I can't believe that Disney did all this just for me on my birthday!!!
We took a ride on the People Mover to get some breeze. Sure was a hot day!
Got a fast pass and rode Space Mountain. This ride is always a blast!
Dusk at the Magic Kingdom
Several hours have passed since dinner, so there was some room for dessert. First stop, big cookie ice cream sandwich.
Think maybe I enjoyed this way too much?
Gina got the Mickey caramel and chocolate covered apple. For my birthday, the cast member gave me a chocolate covered marshmallow treat.
Enjoying dessert while positioned in the Rose Garden for the fireworks display.
Almost time . . .
And all this for moi! I'm totally farglempt!
Totally exhausted, we arrived back at the Pop Century. I liked the way this was lit.
The hotel windows in the rooms all had these little "Watch Dog" in them, made from a washcloth.
We spent Sunday just relaxing around the pool and hanging around the hotel. Was overcast on and off, and as we were departing around 2:00 PM, the rain came down! Only lasted for maybe the first 10 minutes of the drive back to St Pete.
Groovy Baby!
The entire Fourth of July weekend has been cloudy with off and on rain, heavy at times. Still, the festivities must go on! On Saturday Alan and Phil had a cookout and pool party at their home in Hyde Park. Although overcast, the rain held off. On the Fourth, Joe and Pete had appetizers and dinner and dessert, and put on the most spectacular display of pyrotechnics after the dessert! They really know how to entertain!
Alan and Phil.
Joe tries to steal Michael's dessert while Michael is smiling at the birdie.
Red, white and Blaine, er, blue dessert!
June was a busy month! These photos are from the Sunset Yoga held on Sunday night after the Pride Celebrations. Seems like many were too pooped to yoga, so we had a small intimate crowd for yoga and light dinner afterwards at Alfresco at the Vinoy. It was beautiful and breezy. Towards the end of the session, it seemed like a storm was about to hit (we could hear the music from the Wizard of Oz as the tornado was approaching). It seemed to hit all around us, but the sky was open and clear above us. Not sure if it comes thru well in the photo, but there is a rainbow in the background in the group shot.
Our class was led by master Yogani Studio instructor, Thom Taylor.
Thom enjoying his key lime pie for his Birthday!
Our table at the Alfresco for June's O&A Dinner and a Movie on Wednesday, June 23rd.
