Florida Band Trip '07

The Florida Band Trip finally came. Here's a little of what we did.

Thursday: Woke up at 4:15 and at school at 5:00. Spent 7 hours on a bus. That night, we went to the Dixie Stampede (my fourth time, but still fun). That night, we hung out at the hotel. I went to Ali's "bible class." She sat in a chair that was propping the door open and whenever someone walked by in the hall she would start reading very loudly from the bible and people in the room would yell "Amen!" or "Praise the lord!" It was ridiculously funny because the people in the hall would start sprinting just to get away. (When people weren't in the hall, it was a normal room party)

Friday: Up early, curled my hair, hair fell out, got in bus for Islands of Adventure, and marched around the whole park. Afterwards, we were set free to enjoy the park all day. At around 2ish, this family stopped us and asked if we were from Auburn, Alabama (we had auburn band shirts on). After replying yes, they told us that they were leaving for the day and said that we could have their express passes (unlike Disney, you buy an express pass and can go in the front of all the lines). No more waiting in lines for us! We skipped to the front of lines making 90 minute waits turn into 10 minutes... and we got open mouths from other people in our band! Of course, these passes changed our names (had to match name on pass) so our little group became the Mayts family.

Saturday: A day for fun. Today we had park hopper passes. We started in Universal and spent the rest of the day at Islands of Adventure (honestly.... not much at Universal). The express passes from Friday were expired, but that didn't stop us from trying (Come on, all you had to do was cover the date with your finger). The bad news was, our group had adopted two more people (meaning two without passes). Here's our best story from today: The Dudley Doright Ride had a 90 minute wait, so we decided to try our expired fast passes (first time we used them Saturday). The four girls got in the fast pass line and later down the two boys with us jumped over. Now normally, they never checked again (only at the beginning). As our luck would have it, right before you join the normal line and get into the boat, they check again. The lady let me and Kate pass right away then shut the rope on the rest of our party. Right now, we thinking "Oh man, what is going to happen? The guys do not have cards, not even expired ones!" Kate and I rode the ride and waited for the others at the bottom. Turns out that her boyfriend had just come up and she had closed the rope so she could smooch on him. While she was kissing her boyfriend, the two guys in our group ducked under the rope and run out and jumped in a boat. A few minutes later, she opened the rope again and the other two girls were able to pass and join the ride. Aren't we naughty? (Yes, we know it was bad... but we used them a couple more times Saturday)

Sunday: Bus ride home. YAY!

To see the photos from the trip, visit my snapfish album here.

Band Trip '07

how we avoid trouble (smoochin' cops)

MOOOOOOOOO!

The Mayts Family Jessica, Tyler, Drew, Andy (Dad), and Connie (Mom)

AHHHHH!

Kisses from Seuss Land

We eat ham... and jam.... and Spamalot!

On Saturday we journeyed to Atlanta to see another play; this time, it was Spamalot. Now, what is Spamalot?
"Telling the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and their quest for the Holy Grail, Monty Python's Spamalot features a chorus line of dancing divas and knights, flatulent Frenchmen, killer rabbits and one legless knight who create unforgettable musical production numbers that Python-alum/book writer Eric Idle promises will be 'as good as or quite likely better than any other show with killer rabbits and a legless knight opening on Broadway this season.'"

I agree. This is the best play I've ever seen with killer rabbits and a legless knight. It was incredibly funny; personally, I don't know if the audience ever breathed because everyone was laughing the whole show. Want to see? Check it out for your self here! The Knights of the Round Table (4th video) is one of the funniest!

Time to Retire

Last week I traveled to Montgomery to take my flute to the shop. The man looked grim and informed me that it would cost $100 plus to fix and clean it. I know that might not seem like a lot for a repair, but keep in mind that this flute only cost me $50 (Thank you EBay!). So I headed back there today --even found a Schlotzsky's Deli for lunch... yum! -- to pick it up. I asked the woman at the counter for my flute and another sales associate interrupts her saying, "I need to speak to her, I just talked with the repair man." This new worker tells me that my repairs will be no charge.

"Really... how come?"

Did I really just ask him that? Sadly, I did. He goes on to say that they did all they could but that nothing they could do would make it any better (is he talking to me about my broken flute or my terminally ill relative?). They did give it some new pads and realigned it, but I need to seriously consider retiring my flute.

Yes, I think in my head, I'll send it off to Florida soon.
Just let me make it thorough concert season and my upcoming solo performances.

Poor flutie

I broke my flute sunday night.... I accidently dropped it and now it won't play an "F." I really don't get it because I have dropped it LOADS of times before... oh well....

2006 Majorette Season

only bored people talk about the weather

Alabama has the strangest weather. If there was a contest for strange weather, Alabama would win. It has been freezing cold all week. Yes, I really mean freezing weather in the low 30s. Then, on Thanksgiving, I wore soffees! Sweaters all one week, soffees, flipflops, and t-shirts the next. It is rather pleasant now.... our christmas parade is thursday and I have to wear my sparkles... so i'm crossing my fingers that it stays warm!

They've Got the Moves... & then some

Yes! That day finally came. As soon as it was announced that the Altar Boyz were coming to Alabama, I jumped at the chance to buy tickets. And let me tell you, they were fabulous. From the second those five boyz ran onto the stage, all doubts ran from my mind and I knew that we were in for a treat. From the introduction (Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan, Abraham- he's Jewish!) to confessions from the seemingly gay singer (I am... a Catholic!) to the final bow, the show was nonstop entertaining. I know, how could a show with gorgeous guys singing and dancing up a sweat possibly keep your attention? Well, (as if that question doesn't answer itself) there's even a plot! So, next time you go out to the theatre, and do it soon because their last day is tomorrow, go see the Altar Boyz!