Originally Posted By demderedoseguys ^As long as we don't talk in our sleep with our wives next to us.
Originally Posted By jkayjs Wow I wish all my predictions would come true. This one sure did. 500 posts and still going. Sure have seen a lot of folks that haven't posted in a while on this thread. It's like the "good ole' days".
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 True. but what happened to Denise? I miss her pictures and somewhat naiveness.
Originally Posted By barboy First thanks for explaining MILF, But I already know what that means. I was questioning FP in relation to that sexual preference. Why does one need a FP? I don't get the connection or joke. Are you saying that it would be a popular "ride"? If that is what demder meant then why say FP? Why not say first in line for opening day rope drop since sloppy 253's after applying FP would not interest too many(or at least me anyway) Anyway it's been fun to talk about
Originally Posted By MPierce >> True. but what happened to Denise? I miss her pictures and somewhat naiveness. << She mainly post on MiceAge now, and a little on WDWmagic.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome >> True. but what happened to Denise? I miss her pictures and somewhat naiveness. << It's nice to be thought of! I just put up a photo update, and finally plan to get my AK 10th pics up tomorrow (I have been at Disney a LOT the past couple of weeks). Thanks. I don't usually get into more controversial threads. I was happy though to see TDLFan at the AK 10th (I've not seen him since December), and also finally met Doobie and Rebekah.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <<<We've become too cynical to dream. Too disappointed to dream. Too darned busy to dream. Many Americas are just trying to survive the week... survive the month. We ain't got time to dream.>> < Trippy - you hit the nail on the head and why I have not had time to post onhere much lately. Been taking part in more masive layoffs ( spread out enough to fly under the radar - more off shoring ) I also believe it is why some here cling to " all is well " as a mantra because they in their heart of hearts really want it to be so, and others maybe see a lot more flaws and want back the WDW they once knew. whether that is real or not, or the past is viewed thru rose colored glasses is insignifcant to the reaaons why the emotional responses are heightened. The economy is in the crapper and most people here will have been affected, some more than others. We all know people who are suffering, and each day seems to bring more bad news. WDW is an escape for so many from the world of recession. It is hope, and some are able to see nothing but good, and others go there hoping to be able to escape, and if the inability to eat at a favorite restaurant due to DDP, or FP ticking them off, or a ride in disrepair returns them to reality, it can make someone ticked off. We all pay a lot of very hard earned money, and money these days that likely belongs being spent on necessities ( yes I know we can all likely make an argument about Disney being a necessity ) -or being put away for retiremtn because ones SOB company has removed pension plans, or ceased medical coverage or various other reasons. I don't see someone 'demanding' a magical/royal experience as each trip becomes even more of a sacrifice as out of line, nor do I think people should be chastised for that opinion. Having just invested even more $$ into DVC, I want Disney to be what is always has been for an awful long time yet, for my children and grandchildren. If people who see issues can not talk about them here, then where. I wasn't aware this was a positive only Disney site. Now few people if any love DIsney more than me , but most here love it equally as well. That shouldn't be a recipe for never pointing out isses, or voicing opinions. I love my wife of soon to be 30 years also, but we are together because we have always voicd our opinions to each other. For years I have watched and listened to people who were critical of American companies - and their declining products and were criticized as being something less than Americans. Always see the good in those companies, the US goes as GM goes etc. Well take alook at where that got us, of the 3 large US automakers - look closely as likely at least one will not exist in 5 more years ( if that) - and none may regain the world status they once enjoyed. Maybe if they would have listened to their critics a little in the 70's and 80's - we wouldn't be where we are today. Now even if they build a god product, a lot of perception is that it is crap. Perception becomes reality. Just my opinion as I watch some very smart posters here line up on different sides of what should be a non-argument. Yes, this is a long post but I had to read 300 today to get back to current ( including a few by one who needs to really seek help ) - So long story short, I understand the everything is basically hunky dory as well as the we really need to fix some things posters - and believe both have some valid points. Neither is 100% correct, but it seems in our polarized red - blue world there has to be a winner and a loser, and the loser is always bad. W/E thread thought process has crept into the general Disney thread, and by infringing on our hopes and dreams is distrubing - just we all react differently to that. Well I'm back to my 16 hour a day , 7 day a week life cycle right now...hope to be able to post more soon - and it's been almost 12 months since my last visit and my next one not even planned yet - so very cranky ;-(
Originally Posted By demderedoseguys > First thanks for explaining MILF, But I already know what that means. I was questioning FP in relation to that sexual preference. Why does one need a FP? I don't get the connection or joke. Are you saying that it would be a popular "ride"? If that is what demder meant then why say FP? Why not say first in line for opening day rope drop since sloppy 253's after applying FP would not interest too many(or at least me anyway)< It's Disney. It would be a "virtual ride, thus the need for a FP. In case you're not sure, attractions at Disney are not real, unless you believe that you really go to Mars on Mission Space or that you are really hang gliding over California on Soarin'. Hope this clears everything up for you and ends the subject.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Well I'm back to my 16 hour a day , 7 day a week life cycle right now...hope to be able to post more soon - and it's been almost 12 months since my last visit and my next one not even planned yet - so very cranky ;-( << Hang in there vbdad55. That was an excellent post by the way.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Once again VBDAD, you voice yourself as a man of substance and integrity. I am in the latter group. I run away to Disney to remember there is a company that stands for quality 1st. Or at least they used to. It is why I get so grumpy when I witness the direction of travel at Disney. It reminds me of the rest of the world and feels like a real kick in the ribs that perhaps the whole world is going into the toilet. Now I know this is hyperbole, but it extrapolates the way I feel. Looking forward to Spirit a week today!!!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Looking forward to Spirit a week today!!!>> So how did that work out for you? Bet you didn't anticipate running like a paranoid Imagineer from criticism through Heathrow, did ya? ;-)
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Lol! Well I did burn a few calories, that's for sure. It was great to see you Spirit. Glad to see you are back safe. I hope your parents don't hate me now ;-)
Originally Posted By MPierce Care to share this story with the rest of us. I sure hate to see this thread die before at least 600 post. Welcome back Spirit. Did Dave show you some of that Limey hospitality?
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 Dave was a jolly, fine chap really ... and he didn't hold it against me that I was running on very little sleep and not my usual charming self. As to the airport fiasco, I can honestly say that I don't know what I would have done if Dave hadn't of been there to run between terminals (literally) with me as the good folks at Continental and Virgin Atlantic couldn't decide whose flight I was on ... so they just showed remarkable customer service by causing me to miss BOTH flights. But, hey, all wasn't lost as I got to spend the night in Newark and that's gotta be worth something! But I digress, Dave was indeed a great host and sat with me at an airport bar for many hours after the fiasco where we got to compare notes on Disney, politics and life in the UK vs. the US. It was a great visit all things considered, but I'm hoping for a less stressful meeting at DLP this winter. As to the thread reaching 600 posts, I'm sure it will. People just love me (and TDLFAN too!). Can't get enough. I'm that guilty online pleasure that you hide from the wife when she walks in and thinks you're looking at porn (ya know, something functional). So after 2 1/2 weeks across the Pond, what have I missed? Anything big? Disney announce a DVC Tower for the Contemporary or something? A boutique animal park experience perhaps? People realize the 'big' new ride in O-Town this summer is at Universal and not at The Park Formerly Known as the Disney-MGM Studios? What about food prices? Have they gone up in the month since I was at WDW? Has Phil Holmes decided to start the Halloween Parties in July yet? C'mon, I must have missed something!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Lol - it was fun, in a perverse sort of way! As for what you have missed - suicide at the DLH, price rises at the parking lot at DL, the stupid IASW changes pushing through, mixed reviews of Orlando's new offerings and many more. Stick around and read the boards, offering that witty reparte!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Lol - it was fun, in a perverse sort of way! As for what you have missed - suicide at the DLH, price rises at the parking lot at DL, the stupid IASW changes pushing through, mixed reviews of Orlando's new offerings and many more. Stick around and read the boards, offering that witty reparte!>> I consider my sabbatical over. So, I am back (just think how many trolls are getting the bait out!). But I have a lot on my plate right now, some of which we talked about, so I may post for a bit and then disappear for a week or two. It does seem that 2008 has been very, very slow for news with Disney. I can't help but think that beancounters at TWDC are forcing things to be delayed/held back (DCA plans anyone?)as they wait to see whether our economy is about to head over the cliff. I sadly think it will ... George Bush's gift that will keep on giving long after he's back on the ranch. I just get a lot of 2011 ... 2012 ... 2014 talk when I ask people about many of the gandiose attractions/plans I've heard of. Well, that's a very long time out. And take a look at all the construction/prep work that isn't happening in any of the resorts right now. But don't fret ... we have Magical Celebrations to look forward to (please excuse me while I go vomit!)
Originally Posted By MPierce Does this mean that our next grand, and glorius celebration will be Year Of Maybe A Couple Of Dreams?
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 <<<I consider my sabbatical over. So, I am back (just think how many trolls are getting the bait out!).>>> Thank goodness, now my evenings will be getting interesting again. Nothing against the other LP posters, but I've missed the "stirrer of the pot"
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: Greetings to you, Spirit, my love. Hope you know how much your cauldron girls have missed you, too. We're also not surprised by what you have to say in regard to Disney management taking that 'wait and see how the economy does, first' before going forward with their announced plans. Could this all be a remake of the infamous 'Disney Decade' that never was?
Originally Posted By figment1986 wait, your back? hmm, and I didn't have to pull the "I went on Midway Mania during CM preview" card... oh, and now I remember another reason I don't go international...
