Hello Friends,
Happy 2006!
We got back from Orlando yesterday afternoon after sleeping in and catching a 1:00 PM flight to Los Angeles. The Orlando airport was a madhouse with security lines that seemed to extend into infinity. So many inexperienced travelers figuring trying to out what to do next that there was this exponential slowing down effect like that which happens when people pause during rush hour to see the broken down car on the shoulder and causing a massive traffic jam. I will say there were quite a few grumpy people who seemed like they'd have been better staying an extra day and sleeping it off! You just had to be patient.
We arrived in Orlando on the evening of the 30th and the next day we headed over to City Walk where the stage and all the TV and Sound trucks were to get briefed on how the show was hoping to run, making sure we'd all coordinate things for the New Year countdown. But before that, Jeanne, Jason and I met our friend Chris for a VIP spin through the park, starting first with the "Incredible Hulk Coaster Experience." Everything was a bit of a dizzy blur for the rest of the rides we took after that. I think my blood has just about settled back into the rest of my body. It was the most mind shattering roller coaster experience I've ever had.
We hope you all had a memorable New Year's Eve experience. The show was fun, challenging at times as we skated around the schedule, and the crowd was great.
It's raining here in Southern California but things are a lot worse up north.
I must admit it's been nice sleeping in my own bed for over a month now. It was a busy 2005 and we all spent a boat load of nights in hotels, but we did spread some STYX love all around so it was well worth it.
We'll see you again soon. Until then...
Love to you all,
TS
-ERIC
