A Day at the Links!

Gnorm finally had a chance to stretch his legs! We headed out for a round of Mini Golf at Disney's Winter Summerland Golf. Once again our intrepid traveler became the "Celeb DuJour!" The Mini Golf Cast Members made Gnorm feel right at home. With greetings over, we trudged through the "snow/sand" into the Winter course. Gnorm was awe struck by the great campers that fit him to a "tee!" (Pardon the pun!)

Fighting off the ever present cute Anoles (FL tiny lizards), Gnorm was thrilled to meet Santa's Elves and see how they play tricks on Santa (that's Santa under the sand)! Gnorm thought the course was great. He got wet by two "larger than life" fish (at least from his point of view) as we crossed over a bridge on the course. Gnorm had some great laughs as we tried in vain to hide our goof-ups as we made our way through the 18 holes.
Now that Gnorm knows we cannot play mini golf all that well, we took him to "Chick-Fil-A" for an "Icedream" cup... to bribe him not to tell anyone about how badly we played mini golf!

Ahoy Mate, "Captain Hook" has nothing on Gnorm!

Gnorm's not really much of a sea-going type, but he sure had to make the rounds of "Cap'n Hooks" vessel.

Our intrepid "Land Lubber" didn't know the difference between fore and aft or port and starbord but that never hindered him from his "Captain's" duties!

Boldly our stalwart leader "manned the gunnels" for a brief "come-about" on the open seas of Fort Wilderness. While scouring the vast "ocean" Gnorm took the opportunity to brave the maruaders of the deep. Gnorm "tracked down" the elusive "hump back" armadillo!

This silent scavenger out ran our trusty craft (of cardboard and duct tape*) leaving Gnorm and his crew searching for a new chase. Our novice sailor, while traversing the "ocean" failed to notice one rather inquisitive reptile with an insatiable appetite along side his vessel.

As in the days of "Wooden Ships and Iron Men," Gnorm daringly charged the beast to face the "Jaw of Death!" 

We had just about all we could take of Gnorm's antics and "rescued" him from his dire predicament! (And passers-by were beginning to think we were nuts!) ... we stuffed Gnorm into his sack and biked double time out of Fort Wilderness!

Gnorm's whining and sniveling as we headed home was all we could take. To ease his "pain" we told him he's really not a Disney Character and would do well to enjoy what he know's best...

so we let him "smell the flowers" to bring him back to reality!

*FYI - Cap'n Hooks ship was made by a camper for Halloween. The ship was "sailed" from  the builders campsite to the corner of the 100 section for all to see. (I'd like to have all the rolls of duct tape they used to make this boat!!)

Gnorm gets out for a bike ride!

We packed Gnorm up and headed to the West Orange Bike Trail. Gnorm needed to "hydrate" for the ride! His first time at a bubbler was an exercise in futility!
Once again he is a hit with the group and seems to fit right in with everyone! You'd think he was the "center" of attraction!

Half way through our ride, Gnorm couldn't resist another Photo-op...

After the ride we settled in for a scrumptious meal at the Winter Garden Pizza Shop... Once again, Gnorm had to take his place on "center table."

Gnorms rides with us really well. He's quiet and doesn't really fuss very much. He doesn't weight very much either. Our ten mile ride was made tougher by the wind, which as you can see, we all got kinda blown around quite abit.

Then, as a treat Buzz, Darlene, Pat and I headed for "Manny's" for a late lunch a couple days later. Gnorm had to stand clear of the sizzling spatter from the incredibly hot plates but that didn't matter, he simply forged ahead!

Gnorm is fitting right in to the routine... do a little activity... then eat!

Gnorm tries it all!

Gnorm is spending a great deal of time in his new knapsack lately. We spent a few hours at one of the Disney Parks with Gnorm and all he got to see was the Parking Lot Tram and the grand Christmas Tree at the entrance of Disney's Hollywood Studios. Gnorm got to listen to a couple of singers at American Idol and walked  around EPOCT with about a couple of million other guests! It was the last weekend for the "Food and Wine Festival." He enjoyed getting out for the afternoon but he thought it was too short a stroll!

Fear not Gnorm is getting ready for some serious "sight seeing!" Stay tuned!

Gnorm in a "Small World!"

Gnorm acted his "size" today! Entering the "Statin Island" style ferry boat heading for the Magic Kingdon, Gnorm had a chance to see the handy work of all the "little people" (kids) on the pavement.

His visit to the Magic Kingdom was a chance for him to see what its like to "Celebrate" and feel special. His ride on "Tomorrowland's Transit Authority" was a feast for his eyes as we silently passed above all the guests below. Friends, Buzz and Darlene enjoyed Gnorm's company as we explored the futuristic tram in the sky.

We treated Gnorm to another "pint sized" attraction where he felt quite at home... "It's a Small World!"

We nearly lost him over the side of the boat due to his rabid enthusiasm. He had an outstanding day and could have stayed much longer but standing in the sun for the afternoon parade did us in so we thought it was time for us to leave the place where everyone can be a kid once again!

Gnorm goes on a bike ride!

Gnorm is driving us nuts! Being here is a lot different than our trip out west. He thinks he's going everywhere with us! (Well he is going nearly everywhere with us!) While loading our bikes on the back of the HHR, I forgot that the door was open and when I went to secure the bikes on the rack this is what I saw...

OK, I gave in and Gnorm joined us for our bike ride to Fort Wilderness. Gnorm behaved himself but he continues to "steal" the show!

We get on the boat for our trip to The Wave for lunch and he just had to see what all the whistles were all about...

Gnorm survives the boat ride and couldn't deal with not being in the picture at The Wave...

And so it was for Gnorm's first bicycle ride. He fit right in and was the talk of the town.