rentayenta
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- Feb 28, 2007
@franandaj We are totally open so what ever works best for you.
I was going to ask you what $$$ was to see if we were on the same page, and then I just googled it. We are on the same page. It is $$$. I don't mind spending $500 on a lens, even $750-900 could be justifiable, but when you're talking over $1200 that starts to get into the "how bad do I really want it?" realm, and the prices I found on the Canon 24mmf/1.4 are like, "I'm only going to get this if Fran can find it on a killer sale!"
ETA: I just looked on eBay and found some at half the price! Now I have to figure out why and if anything is wrong with them. That's a job for Fran!
Ok, I'm not typically one to want a salad, but that actually doesn't look too bad.Once we got off the ride everyone was starving. We had been going for quite some time and only Elwood had a pretzel so the rest of us were ready for lunch. We ended up at the French Market. It was hot out and I was trying to be good, so I went for the Chicken Caesar Salad.
Forget that... I'll take some grapes and mac & cheese. That looks awesome!Elwood had the Mac-n-cheese
That's always a disappointment. Nothing worse than a dessert that looks delicious and only ends up being a disappointment.We all tried this cobbler and it wasn’t nearly as good as it looked, and it doesn’t look all that good. So it was a wash out.
(Still on reading about DL at Halloween time!)
We are arriving on the 18th and leaving on the 25th. I would love to meet up if you have some time during that week- I feel like I know you both from reading your TR's, they are in my group of favourites (along with Dizneet, Diznee Luver, danimaroo, and IheartDDuck- you guys kept me from going insane when I was stuck on my back from surgery)
My last 2 park days have been from a wheelchair as we did MK before a RCL cruise last summer just after I got hurt (just the DH and I), and then we did MK after our fantasy cruise this past May with DD11 when I was still getting over surgery and just started walking...
I have read/showed them both parts of your TRs and they enjoyed your fireworks pictures especially, and DH enjoys especially the specialty dinners at C33 and Napa and that.
@franandaj We are totally open so what ever works best for you.
Keep an eye on that Sigma 35mm f/1.4 and the Canon 35 mm f/1.4. There are rumours that Canon will release the 35mm f/1.4 Mark II. I noticed that as soon as those rumours came out, there was an immediate deal on the Sigma 35 mm. It dropped by about $100 - $150...so I think you might find it around that $750 mark on Amazon. If Canon do release a Mark II, the Mark I might drop in price.
You or Fran might want to sign up to CanonPriceWatch.com. They send out regular alerts when there are deals and they do issue regular street price alerts as well....for Canon equipment and any other lenses that would fit on Canon bodies.
We are back from vacation and I am all caught up again. Took me quite a while being 5 pages behind and there is just TOO much to comment on, so I'll keep my mouth shut for once.
Ok, I'm not typically one to want a salad, but that actually doesn't look too bad.
Forget that... I'll take some grapes and mac & cheese. That looks awesome!
That's always a disappointment. Nothing worse than a dessert that looks delicious and only ends up being a disappointment.
We hopped on over to California Adventure and made a beeline for TSMM. I suck at this ride and am forever destined to be a beaver.
I like my Carthy Martini, but they don’t do the ice sphere any more.
In the end I was sad this was their first WoC, while I enjoyed it I heard some very bad reviews like it “was a marketing ploy on behalf of the WDC and nothing more than an advertisement for the WDC that included Neal Patrick Harris and ended with a Frozen cap off”. I’m not sure I agree, but I can see this point.
I believe that next we went on the Matterhorn. I didn’t take any pictures because it was too jarring. In fact it was so jarring that I decided that I didn’t need to go on it again for quite some time. This is terrible because I used to love the Matterhorn, but since they replaced the cars it became so much more jarring that I can’t stand it.
Then we decided to go on It’s a Small World. I’m not sure who made this decision, but when I go with friends, I’m OK with all their decision.
A world of tears
And a world of fears.
Sing it again! It’s a small world afterall
Whew! Bet you’re glad that’s over!
It was hot out and I was trying to be good, so I went for the Chicken Caesar Salad.
At least I won’t make you sing “It’s a Small World” in this update!
You did much better then I can ever hope to do. I can't wait to getting to practise again though.
What a shame. This was so special.
I really cannot understand why this is getting such bad reviews. I watched a video when it first came out and found it very moving. I can't wait to see it for myself.
Your 1901 Meal looks great! Diamond Ice sounds cool especially if it doesn't overly melt.
I see why that World of Color gets that type of review. I never got to see the old version either as it was down last year.
I am back! And up to date on your thread now!
I have to say that I belong into the category of people who give the current WoC a bad review. We nearly did not see it because we kept wanting to go back to Disneyland for Paint the Night and Disneyland Forever - they are just so wonderful. But then we lucked out with a bonus evening and saw it and we're so disappointed. To me it felt like a bad TV documentary. To me it was lacking emotion and heart. The technology is still amazing and fun to look at, but I was even a bit bored at times...
Ok, I can see how it seems like a marketing ploy. But I also think it seems like a really cool show. I'm all about the history of the company and seeing Walt's influence on things. I think a tribute to Walt would be an incredible show to see. And I guess I really don't care what version it is, I just want to see WoC.
Great pictures Alison! I'm sorry you didn't get the round ice cube at 1901. That was cool. Such a nice quiet oasis right in the middle of Calif. Adventure! And those "pigs in a blanket" look very tasty!!
I think you did a great job of the pictures of WoC! I always have a hard time getting a decent shot of pictures on water. I like that they have that little screen and I think I'm going to like the new WoC better than the old one. You had a great view point but, that light thing on the right was distracting. Were you in a reserved or handicapped area? I have never gotten good shots of WoC and I think yours came out great!
Can't wait to see it all myself in just a little over 2 weeks!!
Sorry to hear that you didn't get your round ice cube at 1901. The food look very appetizing.
Very nice pics from WoC - Celebrate that night. There have been a lot of reviews about WoC - Celebrate getting bad reviews. Since I have seen it plenty of times, I have enjoyed it a lot and like the song "Forever Young". I understand why those people criticized this show over the original WoC which doesn't have that story telling show like WoC where WoC - Celebrate talks about the history of Walt Disney and his famous work. Trying to surpass the original WoC is going to be very difficult where WoC: Winter Dreams during the holiday season is a nice addition. I remember Winter Dreams when it debut in 2013 got criticized heavily over Celebrate. The way it is, the original WoC will be better over the others.
I thoroughly enjoyed all your WoC pictures, they came out great. And a tribute to Walt and his accomplishments sounds very fitting.
Your medley of appetizers looks scrumptious!!!
Say hello to that friend of yours!
Looks like interesting food options. Cilantro? So sorry for you.
Your WoC pictures look great.
Catching up and saying Hi !
Always love your posts and pics !
I was going to say, you used to love this ride! I've always 'liked' this ride but have always thought it had been jerky even before the new cars got put in. Still fun to ride every once in a while.
Yeah, with friends, i'm down to ride it.
Many tears and fears.
Agh No thanks!!!
You were able to get this dark shot, wonder why you couldn't get any others.
Boo to being good at Disneyland!
I was craving this a few weeks ago so made my own version. They do it better though!
Thank goodness!
Cool perspective shot!
I recognize that lady in the front seat. Well you of course, but the other one
Woah what kind of drink is that?
I could not figure out how Andy's picture was there, I had missed your quote before the picture
Love all these with Walt, but the last one is amazing!