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@Gomig-21 I was in an Uber with the family and the guy is playing slow-ballad “music” from Air-Suppy, Chicago, and Foreigner. I’d like to confirm it is still painful to the ears…even as I have aged.

 

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@Gomig-21 I was in an Uber with the family and the guy is playing slow-ballad “music” from Air-Suppy, Chicago, and Foreigner. I’d like to confirm it is still painful to the ears…even as I have aged.

lol. I remember when Foreigner 4 came out we were like WOAH excellent album! Chicago and Air Supply a bit too mellow for me. At the time - early to mid 80s I was looking forward to new albums from Judas Priest especially, Scorpions, Rush etc. A bit no, a lot harder than the former mentioned bands.

 

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lol. I remember when Foreigner 4 came out we were like WOAH excellent album! Chicago and Air Supply a bit too mellow for me. At the time - early to mid 80s I was looking forward to new albums from Judas Priest especially, Scorpions, Rush etc. A bit no, a lot harder than the former mentioned bands.

Yes I agree Foreigner 4 with songs like "Urgent" is far better than their ballad crap.

But I'm talking Air-Supply type ballad sh*t like this,

This is just painful to sit through.


Good job Foreigner for far better stuff like this in Foreigner 4.

 

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This is just painful to sit through.

lol! So true hahaha. That particular song is BRUTAL! We didn't even have that at prom night, instead I think it was Freebird by Lynard Skynyrd that was the all-time played prom classic of the 80s it seemed. I think Styx was right up there with some of their ballads as a bit painful to listen to.

Good job Foreigner for far better stuff like this in Foreigner 4.

Yeah that was a killer album. And if there is any song that could feature the saxophone in such a great way, it's this one! lol. It was all about guitar solos from the late 50's into the early 90's and suddenly the guitar solo was dropped like a hot cake! Hard to believe but that's what friggin grunge crap and MTV did to good ol' rock & roll, they killed it! What a shame.

I'll never forget an interview with the great leather lungs Ronie James Dio himself who said MTV killed rock & roll before he died and he was 100% on the money!

And speaking of guitar solos, how about this pic with arguable the 3 greatest rock & roll guitarists of all time! Then there's crazy Ozzy lol and Geezer Butler bass player from Black Sabbath at the two ends. But Jimmy Page, Toni Iommi and Alex Lifeson!?!?! Wow.

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lol! So true hahaha. That particular song is BRUTAL! We didn't even have that at prom night, instead I think it was Freebird by Lynard Skynyrd that was the all-time played prom classic of the 80s it seemed. I think Styx was right up there with some of their ballads as a bit painful to listen to.



Yeah that was a killer album. And if there is any song that could feature the saxophone in such a great way, it's this one! lol. It was all about guitar solos from the late 50's into the early 90's and suddenly the guitar solo was dropped like a hot cake! Hard to believe but that's what friggin grunge crap and MTV did to good ol' rock & roll, they killed it! What a shame.

I'll never forget an interview with the great leather lungs Ronie James Dio himself who said MTV killed rock & roll before he died and he was 100% on the money!

And speaking of guitar solos, how about this pic with arguable the 3 greatest rock & roll guitarists of all time! Then there's crazy Ozzy lol and Geezer Butler bass player from Black Sabbath at the two ends. But Jimmy Page, Toni Iommi and Alex Lifeson!?!?! Wow.

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After Air-Supply I had to listen to Chicago crap like this

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lol! So true hahaha. That particular song is BRUTAL! We didn't even have that at prom night, instead I think it was Freebird by Lynard Skynyrd that was the all-time played prom classic of the 80s it seemed. I think Styx was right up there with some of their ballads as a bit painful to listen to.

Honestly I can't remember one song from my 80's prom...it's all a blur. I just remember everybody talking up a storm and not much time on the dance floor.

 

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@Gomig-21 so I’m in Orlando for a few weeks on vacation and it’s like the British Invasion part #2.

Every other person I talk to is British. It’s crazy. I think the entire population of the UK is down here. Are we the new South Africa?

@mike2000 is back are they running a 4 for 1 sale on Orlando trips????

 

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@Gomig-21 so I’m in Orlando for a few weeks on vacation and it’s like the British Invasion part #2.

Every other person I talk to is British. It’s crazy. I think the entire population of the UK is down here. Are we the new South Africa?

Really? That's strange. Why would there be a British invasion of Orlando this time of year and in this year? Interesting.

It's also the hottest month to be in FLA. Not just the heat, the humidity is enough to kill us northerners looool. Put the two of those together then add the swamps and you have mosquito heaven to boot. Hopefully you're near the water which should be much better. Have fun!

 

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Really? That's strange. Why would there be a British invasion of Orlando this time of year and in this year? Interesting.

It's also the hottest month to be in FLA. Not just the heat, the humidity is enough to kill us northerners looool. Put the two of those together then add the swamps and you have mosquito heaven to boot. Hopefully you're near the water which should be much better. Have fun!

They were complaining about the humidity but I guess for some reason it doesn’t affect me as much as I can’t tell the difference between a ridiculously hot day up there versus here.

My whole family was laughing at how every person sounded like they were out of a Harry Potter movie…and speaking of that we’ll be heading to Universal sometime soon to do the Harry Potter stuff. They’ll make the rides their even more fun!

So instead of me repeating the Bruins/Red Sox game crowd demographics…it more like being an American at a Wimbledon tennis match.

 

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They were complaining about the humidity but I guess for some reason it doesn’t affect me as much as I can’t tell the difference between a ridiculously hot day up there versus here.

My whole family was laughing at how every person sounded like they were out of a Harry Potter movie…and speaking of that we’ll be heading to Universal sometime soon to do the Harry Potter stuff. They’ll make the rides their even more fun!

So instead of me repeating the Bruins/Red Sox game crowd demographics…it more like being an American at a Wimbledon tennis match.

Hahaha, excellent. Sadly, I haven't been down to FLA in about 3 years, now. Typically, either my son and I will go down or my fishing buddies all get together and we make a huge fishing trip that extends to the Gulf of Mexico and mostly southern Louisiana where the yellowfin tuna is just an absolute blast to catch. That along with other species but between the yellowfins and tarpans and all the amazing fish to catch in FLA, it's just an amazing time.

Sometimes if we take all the boats down with us, we'll make a Miami trip so we can make the Bimini run and the Caribbean waters there are like being in heaven. The problem with Miami nowadays is the cost has gone out of control. There was actually a piece on that on the news up here and how it's almost impossible to snowbird let alone vacation in Miami these days because the prices are way beyond out of control as well as everything being booked! Go figure that one out!?!? Madness.

 

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Hahaha, excellent. Sadly, I haven't been down to FLA in about 3 years, now. Typically, either my son and I will go down or my fishing buddies all get together and we make a huge fishing trip that extends to the Gulf of Mexico and mostly southern Louisiana where the yellowfin tuna is just an absolute blast to catch. That along with other species but between the yellowfins and tarpans and all the amazing fish to catch in FLA, it's just an amazing time.

Sometimes if we take all the boats down with us, we'll make a Miami trip so we can make the Bimini run and the Caribbean waters there are like being in heaven. The problem with Miami nowadays is the cost has gone out of control. There was actually a piece on that on the news up here and how it's almost impossible to snowbird let alone vacation in Miami these days because the prices are way beyond out of control as well as everything being booked! Go figure that one out!?!? Madness.

Prices have gone up but places are all sold out

 

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Prices have gone up but places are all sold out

Check this out, bro. I'm quite positive you're very aware of Herb Chambers and all 60+ auto dealerships he owns in Boston & Massachusetts and he's been around since the 70s I believe, before that he sold appliances or something like that don't quote me on that exactly but bottom line, talk about a success story! Reaping the fruits of that success was his yacht pulling into Boston Harbor for the 4th or July weekend and it stayed there for a while. I think he still owns the couple of Ferrari and Lambo dealerships also. Him and Ernie "come on down!" boch loool.

I can't imagine what this thing costs to just maintain. Neat design, though.

 

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Check this out, bro. I'm quite positive you're very aware of Herb Chambers and all 60+ auto dealerships he owns in Boston & Massachusetts and he's been around since the 70s I believe, before that he sold appliances or something like that don't quote me on that exactly but bottom line, talk about a success story! Reaping the fruits of that success was his yacht pulling into Boston Harbor for the 4th or July weekend and it stayed there for a while. I think he still owns the couple of Ferrari and Lambo dealerships also. Him and Ernie "come on down!" boch loool.

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I can't imagine what this thing costs to just maintain. Neat design, though.

Yes my car has a Boch tag on the back. Those two pretty much control the auto market here…and I don’t mean that in a good way.

I’m still in Florida.

 

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So I was doing some research on Universal Studios and was looking at what other rides the company that made the Spider Man ride did.

So I started reading this page and was going what? B-2, space shuttle, Voyager spacecraft, F-35??

LOL!

Moog Inc. - Wikipedia

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Orlando trip wrap up

Volcano Bay

So this a really nice looking park (A+)...and the usual grab and go food (while limited in selection) was actually really good (unlike SeaWorld where they have a ton of food and it all tastes takes like sh*t..except the Shark Restaurant). I can't remember the prices as I just ApplePay'd everything,

Tons and tons of chairs by the volcano. Lots of umbrellas. Needs more shady areas though. Give it an A

Lazy River. Perfect for tired Dads who want to do nothing. A+

I give it a big thumbs up.
They could make it even better if they allowed Uber to drop you off near the Volcano Bay gate. Right now you are forced to go through a main security check area hub and then get on a bus to Volcano Bay which is a few miles away deeper in the park. I think they also charge for clothes lockers which I don't think any other place does.

 

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Orlando trip wrap up
Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure

I was already there 20 years ago but everything seems to have changed drastically as I didn't recognize much at all. We mostly focused on the Harry Potter stuff at the expense of the other rides.

This motorcycle ride was very good. Give it an A+.

This was good too. You are basically being twisted around by one of those huge robots in an auto assembly plant that moves the car frames around. A-

This ride was disappointing as it was WAY too short and I feel the 3D screen resolution quality was subpar. (Must be the 4K screens I'm used to). C.

Train ride sort of ho-hum. C