Sonia Visits Space Mountain and Returns, Leaves Liza Behind

Orlando, FL (AP) - Sonia Lachter, at a NASA press conference today, discussed recently released information regarding her trip to Space Mountain and back 10 days ago. According to Ms. Lachter "We blasted off right before midnite, it was so awesome, we had to fight some aliens, and when we got back and got off the ship Liza was gone." NASA officials are unclear what happened to the younger Lachter. A statement from Uncle Dave, who was on the flight as well, indicated Liza was shooting aliens (see Space Academy photo) and "running around all crazy" and must have missed the ship back. "When she was in the station she at one point said 'wait I want to take this all in' then she dropped back and that was it" said Uncle Dave.

On her return from space, Sonia was awarded the Mickey Mouse medal of honor for making the trip. Her Mother, Randi Lachter, said "I am so proud of Sonia, it was a tough mission for her as it was so late and she had such a full day, but they made it just before the window of opportunity closed...I am so proud." Asked about her younger daughter Liza she said, "Liza will be fine, I am sure she is still riding around on that space ship wanting to go one more time..." Her father Eric Lachter shared that sentiment. "Liza....she will turn up....she always does...that kid loves to go fast."

GAILFEST 2012 LINEUP ANNOUNCED

Sioux City, IA (AP) - The official lineup for GailFest 2012 was officially announced today at an early morning press conference. This years event marks the 70th Anniversary of Gailfest, and organizers announced a new sponsor for this years event, Pearl's Yarn Boutique. Founder and CEO David Sterling said in a prepared statement, "We are really psyched to sponsor this wonderful event. We know that during the course of 4 days at DisneyWorld Gail will go through more than enough yarn to pay for this sponsorship, and since she needs to use our yarn in all photos, we know we will come out great!" Mr. Sterling also added, "I know we very narrowly edged out multiple cell phone manufacturers, as Gail is sure to lose a few on the trip, but we are psyched. Oh and Happy Birthday Gail by the way!"

This years lineup will feature some interesting performers. The 4 day festival will start with a pre party on Tuesday featuring Jack, Gail and Dave performing hits off their new album "I Can't Believe We All Traveled Here Together On The Same Itinerary".

The festival officially gets under way bright and early on Wednesday am with support artist Ben and Carolyn singing their wonderful "Dude You Take Her on Dumbo Today, I Will Tomorrow" classic hit. Closing Wednesday will be Leila and the Noa's, hot off their Grammy win with their song "Just Pee Off", which nudged out "Just Pee Off Pt. II" for the Grammy.

Thursday opens with Randi Lachter, writer of the song "Dude We Have Way Too Much Planned For Today" and a guest slot by Ben and Carolyn Bernstein doing the duet "Why Do All Days Start At 6:30 AM?" Thursday night is the annual sponsor dinner, hosted aboard La Perla Negra Grande, with sponsor host Chairman David Sterling, and his head of knitting research Eric Lachter. Both are rumored to be rehearsing the song "I'm All Out Of Love" by Air Supply.

Friday's festivities feature some of the hottest selling artists of the festival, Sonia and Liza. Both artists will perform solo sets, and then a set together. Sonia is well know for her famous song "Uncle David Do You Want to Buy Some Girl Scout Cookies", and will then be followed by Liza singing "Uncle David Do You Want to Buy Some Girl Scout Cookies". They will both close the evening with their #1 pop sensation "Don't Tell Mommy Ok, For Real, I Mean It". Fireworks will follow.

Saturday will feature all artists performing an early morning set, doing a remake of "We Are The World", first made popular at Ben and Carolyn's wedding. Then at 10am, right before the festival closes, Ben Bernstein, Master of Ceremonies, will officially accept the eternal flame of GailFest and carry it back to California for GailFest 2013. Festival tradition holds the festival flame must burn eternally until the next festival in the sacred flame holder, modeled after the Peeing Boy of Brussels Fountain. Breaking this tradition can cause 100 years of bad luck, or at least a mild case of hives.

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