Cats as Protectors and Pottiers

There was a noise outside the RV tonight. Luckily, Chatfield, our watch cat, was there. Sammy looked on as Chatfield bravely investigated the sound and assured us there was nothing to fear.

One of our favorite things about living in our motorhome has to be cleaning up after our favorite pets...NOT. They leave their hair everywhere, as well as hairballs and ,sometimes, both digested and undigested food.

On top of that...they go to the bathroom a lot. Cleaning the litter box is one of our least favorite chores around the house. So we decided maybe we could train them to use the toilet.

So far, as you can see, we have gotten Chatfield to sit on the toilet. But he can't figure out how to open the lid or what that roll of paper is used for.

Sammy, on the other hand, wasn't interested at all in potty training.

But she did decide a little cleaning was in order.

She likely followed that with a little cat nap.

Are we fascinated by our cats or what? More pictures at http://public.fotki.com/Marlonfleenor/1/2008/march/our-cats-1/ .

To be continued...

Marlon, Frank, Joyce, Aron & Austin Visit Epcot

While Doug worked at MouseGear, the largest store at Epcot, Marlon and Frank's family came to visit the park.

Aron, Joyce, Frank and Austin take a moment in front of the park icon, Spaceship Earth.

Joyce shows off her new Tinkerbell hoodie purchased today because it was windy and cool.

Austin and Aron are building a robot in Future World's Innoventions East. They are in the Design Studio of Fantastic Plastics Works presented by the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI).

Now father and sons are racing their robot against other guests' robots in a virtual roadrace.

After guests race their robots, they get a chance to physically assemble a robot from its various parts.

The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival was getting ready to debut on March 19th. Some of the topiary featured in the Festival was already on display.

From the 1955 Disney movie, here's that famous cocker spaniel, Lady...

and her love, the lock-picking mutt himself, Tramp.

Marlon also ran into The Three Caballeros.

Here's Panchito Pistoles who lives in Mexico and rides a horse named Senor Martinez. He is also known for having fallen for Clara Cluck.

Jose Carioca remains very famous to this day, starring in his own Brazilian comic book. He appears alongside Mickey and Donald in Brazilian Disney comics.

Donald Duck was also on hand...he was preparing for his birthday which was five days later on March 13th. Happy Birthday Donald! How old are you anyway?

For a sneak peek of the newly refurbished Spaceship Earth's conclusion, click on the video below. For a few more pictures, go to http://public.fotki.com/Marlonfleenor/1/2008/march/epcot-with-franks-family/ .

To be continued...

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon February 25, 2008

Today was our day off and was to be the nicest day of the week, so we decided to go enjoy Disney's Typhoon Lagoon for the day.

Typhoon Lagoon is the remains of a tropical paradise after the destruction of a huge typhoon, as legend goes.

Mount Mayday can be seen in the distance. The famous shrimp boat, Miss Tilly, is impaled on the top and erupts regularly with a 50-foot geyser of water.

The lazy river of Typhoon Lagoon is Castaway Creek, a 2,100 foot long relaxing trip through the park.

The world's largest outdoor wave pool can be found right here at Typhoon Lagoon. Watch out! This ain't no ordinary wave pool!

The remains of Typhoon Boatworks serves as a reminder of the legend.

It's always a good time to cruise down the creek in a tube.

Marlon dares to stand in the largest shark mouth ever found near Typhoon Lagoon.

It may have been found in Typhoon Lagoon's Shark Reef. At the Shark Reef, all guests get the opportunity to snorkel with sting rays, two types of sharks and a variety of tropical fish.

The Crush 'n' Gusher is a "water coaster" like none we have ever experienced before. Three different slides-Banana Blaster, Coconut Crusher and Pineapple Plunger-take you on a waterslide experience like no other.

Doug takes the opportunity to visit with park mascot Lagoona Gator while heading out of the park at the end of the day.

For a video of brief video of some of the fun at Typhoon Lagoon, click below.
For more pictures, go to http://public.fotki.com/Marlonfleenor/1/2008/february/typhoon-lagoon-disn/ .

To be continued...