Bucko's World

Never before, or probably ever again, will a status update on my Facebook page cause such confusion and consternation amongst its target audience.  I either misjudged how intelligent my peers are, or using the term as a metaphor for looming exam results was a stretch to far.  Personally I think the former.....although with all the O levels, A levels and professional qualifications between them I really expect better.  I may have to revise my opinions about some of them, even though after this morning I am by far the least qualified of the party.....

Since the holiday began, today has been about just one thing.  How I would have coped in the same situation will never be known but how young Caitlin Olivia Denney Morris Fenty of this parish has coped with the constant reminders of the "sword" (seriously, just go with it...) has been nothing short of amazing.  I'm full of admiration but it is hardly surprising that it has been a sleepless night for parents, Godparents and student alike.  Well, at least shark bait got a good night's sleep.

None of this is helped by the ignorant wankers next door who decided thar singing by their pool until two in the morning was something all the other holiday makers would appreciate.  Morris Senior soon put the arsesholes in their place....

 And then at 6.00 ish our time the news is in.  Our beautiful, funny and extremely nice goddaughter is also officially clever.  10 GCSEs even including Spanish, which bearing in mind the only word she could remember is "Scorchio" is really saying something.  Actually, I've been informed it's 10 1/2 O levels but must confess that I can't get my head round half an O level - is that like a "C"?.....Ok, I'll get my coat..................

With relief palpable all around, it's entirely up to Miss Morris what we do today.  So, no surprise to those who know her, we go shopping.  Downtown Disney here we come..


Unfortunately before we leave, disaster strikes!  During a heated game of pool in the garage, a piece of the pool table, possibly previously loosened by Master Morris, falls off and strikes Caitlin on the foot!  To say that wasn't what was needed today, or any day in fact, is an understatement.  We have no option however, but to bandage the foot up, issue painkillers and make a fist of it.  Shopping here we come!

So we do the biggest Disney shop in the world, and the enormous lego shop, and more Disney...before it's off to the Florida mall and some serious gift hunting.  Pandora gets a visit, and a small token of our love & pride for a certain young lady is purchased.  After an hours or two there it's with aching feet (more so for some!) we head off back to the villa before heading out for a celebratory meal, rather brilliantly in Celebration.  Perhaps the stars are aligned.....


It would be fair to say that Cakie, for her special dinner, had chosen not only one of my favourite places on the planet to go to celebrate her exam results, but also what is my favourite place in my, errr, favourite place.



  The Celebration Town Tavern is just perfect.  It doesn't try to be anything other than a brilliant American Bar & Restaurant.  There's nothing poncey here.  A choice of 99 bottled beers, various excellent drafts including their own ale and then the best of what America has to offer - brilliant seafood and anything from a cow.  It's just superb.  And it's within these hallowed walls that I get to eat the best meal of my life...


The thing is, it's so simple.  Prime rib, broccoli and mashed potato.  Oh, and some sort of gravy stuff, but it is marvellous, I've never had a better piece of meat in my life.  It was amazing.  Id I ever have food that good again it will be a blessed day!

The perfect end to a stressful, eventful but ultimately successful day, the rest of the holiday should be a breeze.