Originally Posted By LuLu Great stories, all! Very touching, momof4. Re "older than dirt," I just read that in Trippy's post and found it humorous It's good to be reminded that there are a lot of us over-50s here! And 50 sure isn't what we thought it was, when we were kids. Also, I only went to DL once as a child, at age 2. I really don't remember anything. We lived briefly in Santa Monica (otherwise we're New Jerseyites) and at least my parents had the sense to take us to DL! (Not so sure about my mom tho, going on rides at 8mos pregnant!)
Originally Posted By Stacers76 Ok me next! ) My name is Stacy. Stacers76 is my nickname and year I was born, so no dirt here yet, just alotta dust ) I just got married a week ago, and we're taking a belated honeymoon in december to DL. We first when to DL for a family vacation when I was 12 or 13, and I was hooked. We went every summer after that until I was 18 or 19 and then I had a several year lull when I moved out and was on my own etc etc and we finally made it back in 2005. I don't plan on missing a year again...hopefully the new hubby will agree hehe. He's a DL fan though, I knew he was a winner when I was planning our last trip and was telling him we'd be in DL for 3 days and Universal for 1 and he said "why don't we just go to DL for 4 days?" Yeahoo! My dad is actually the one that got me onto LP probably about 2 yrs ago, before our 2005 trip. I'm sort of a sporadic poster... I too love all things disney, I have a disney room....several disney mosaic puzzles I've done on the walls, disney creatures and knick-knacks everywhere ) So that's me....just married, no kids yet, just 1 wacky dog....and counting down to DL! ;o)
Originally Posted By ophellia well then me too...I've been posting on LP on and off since 2000...I read about Kenny Loggins singing at DL before that, maybe Feb 1999? I was an AP for years when I lived in Ca...LOVE DL, got married at DLH and had the reception with Mary Poppins then took everyone to the Park, much fun, the marriage didnt last but the DL memories are forever...worked as a CM at Rancho for a brief time, attended the Splash Meet in Dec 2000 was it? with my son and em and LuLu and Dr FL and Jorie...now I'm in Washington State on the Long Beach Peninsula and loving it...DLR is all I miss from Ca...try to get to DL twice a year...last time was Christmas last year...I love gardening, singing and the Tiki Room...finally got to drive the Mark Twain! YeeHaw! Want to go to WDW one day...LuLu please post pix of DLP trip okay!?! I enjoy DL through the eyes of those who get there more often than I can now...
Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs <<LuLu: I work at my home in SoCal, and am a health nut.>> Ah, so at DL, LuLu prefers the freshly baked Churros as opposed to the microwaved turkey legs, deep-fried chimichangas and "butter"-drenched popcorn. Have fun in Paris, LuLu. I hear that you can now tell a four-star restaurant by the number of rats that are in the kitchen. I guess that means that those KFCs in NY were world-class dining establishments...
Originally Posted By LuLu ophellia - please let me know when you come to CA next, OK? Would love to get an email from you when you get a chance...
Originally Posted By ophellia LuLu, looks like it may be Thanksgiving, we could have a mini-meet! I have lost your email though...I will check your profile
Originally Posted By MissCandice Hi, my name is Candice. I have been posting on LP since April 2002, when I was known as Lukegirl. I used to live in San Diego and go to Disneyland at least once a month but now I live in beautiful Washington and haven't been to DL since January 2005. I recently got promoted into management at work but I refuse to be mature.
Originally Posted By Ursula Welcome everyone to the new peoples! tiki tiki tiki tiki, I LOVE your name! I have been posting on LP long enough to qualify myself as dirt in LP years. This is year seven. I wasn't the first, but I was right up there in the first months. I live in Los Angeles and I work in the film and TV industry. I married my husband at the DLH, we got engaged at Epcot and now my husband works at the studio. In my spare time when I'm working (it is slow at times) I try to post in all sections. I love meeting new people on the boards and I've met some very, very dear friends here. I go to DL about once a month, sometimes months go by and no visit, sometimes I'm there three weeks in a row. I am a huge POTC fan, both the ride and the movies. My office is decorated in Disney, but I have a growing POTC movie section. I am lucky enough to have an office-decorating budget. I am blessed to have two original posters from POTC 2 both the theatrical release and the advance. I am on the hunt for the originals of 1 and 3, now. I host the Enchanted Tiki Room Meet every July 17th. I also have a rather small obsession with handbags.
Originally Posted By tiki tiki tiki tiki Thanks Ursula! When logging in and was asked for my user name, the first thing I thought of was something having to do with the ETR. It´s always been my favorite. Aparently even when I was a wee one my jaw would drop as soon as the show started, it was such a such a feast for my eyes and ears!!.. ok, it still is! :O
Originally Posted By MomofPrincess Hi, my name is Susan. I've been coming here for a year-and-a-half or so, though I don't post a whole lot. I'm 39, married to a great guy with two great kids (7 & 11, girl & boy) whom I brag about endlessly. They are all the lights of my life. I work for the Dept of Defense and have for 18 years now. Prior to that, I was a government contractor, so I've been working on a Navy base for over 20 years now. Sad but true! I love Disney. I was born in/raised near Anaheim, so Disneyland has been a big part of most of my life. I've been there probably 35 times now. My kids have been every year of their lives (we live 3 hours away now), and last year we had deluxe annual passes so we went quite a few times. Our next scheduled trip is when I turn *gasp* 40 in January; we'd like to stay there for three days at the Grand Californian. We're also going on a 7-day Disney cruise to the Mexican Riviera in August of '08. Should be fun! My life pretty much revolves around my kids' lives which consist of cheerleading, dance, baseball and soccer. I coach cheer and my husband coaches baseball. We love it. That's about it! Not much else to tell.
Originally Posted By mater4 Hello,my name is Brandi and I have been visiting this site for about a year and a half too. I just turned 30 and have been married for eleven years. I have two kids 4 yr. son and 7 yr. daughter. I currently stay at home with my son while my daughter is at school. My first trip to DL was when I was 11 or 12. I went again for my honeymoon and did not go back until my daughter turned two.Now we go at least once a year. Our next trip is in Dec. and I can't wait.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling Wow! It's so great to "meet" so many of the newcomers! Welcome! I loved reading everyone's posts and gettin' to know folks a bit. I even learned new stuff about "old" posters! lol. Now if you're still lurking, don't be shy now. Come on in and introduce, the water's fine. 'least I think so... ;P
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Hi, I'm Don and I've been around for quite a while too. First, congratulations to Stacers for her recent wedding! Don't ever forget how you felt when you said "I do". Oh, and Kennesaw Tom lives in one of the most beautiful areas of our country. So, me? I live in South Florida but was raised a Marine Corps brat so I've lived all over the place. Part of my childhood was spent in Southern California and my first trip to D-land was in the mid-70s (I'm 37). My dad's company would rent the park once a year or so and we would go in the park from 8:00pm-1:00am or so and I thought I owned the place. It was then I decided I wanted to work for Disney. And, Disneyland was an "escape" for me as a child when my parents were going through a very difficult period. Going there was almost healing for me. In '92 I got the chance and worked on the WDW College Program (Jungle Cruise) where I fulfilled my dream. I also spent several years working at Cedar Point (where I met my wife of 10+ years) and Geauga Lake...both parks in Ohio. My wife was not much of a Disney fanatic but has become one since I've dragged her to WDW more times than I can count. My now four year old boy went to the park the first time at 4 months. My 1 year old girl went to the park for the first time at 7 months. Some people on LP know that we had to go through some extreme fertility measures for our two children and one of the greatest gifts of this site, in my opinion, is the support we can give each other even when...at other times...we can completely disagree and be stumped by each other. It is good to learn more about some of you who I've "known" for a long time...and to meet some new folks as well. Nice topic.
Originally Posted By DoomBugger Hi, my name is Jen. I have been hanging about since 2005. I am 31 and live in Sacramento. I come down to DL about once a month or so. My parents love DL as much as my husband and I do so we are usually a party of four. You can always find us having a snack at Plaza Inn during the fireworks. I have a crazy job and I find that logging on to LP helps me wind down, I read the boards a lot and chime in now and again. Disney and the community are good therapy. I always love reading about everyones favorite spots, snacks, stories, etc. My favorite rides are DLRR, POTC and HM. My favorite time of the year is the Holiday Season. I love to see the park decorated and everyone in the holiday spirit! I started attending Candlelight about two years ago and since then it has become a tradition for kicking off the season for us. We are also there for a week around Christmas. I will have to show my husband Ursala's post as I also have a small obsession with handbags....and shoes
Originally Posted By chickendumpling Been seeing some new names lately so I thought I'd bump this. Welcome all! ("Old" and new!)
Originally Posted By juicer Hey there Everyone! My name is juicer - The reason my chose juicer is when I first started posting on LP (2000) I was working at my families country store and restaurant that was located on an orange grove near Visalia, Ca - And I was the one who squeezed over 80 pounds of oranges (5 days a week) for our then famous fresh orange ice cream - Anyways I have always been a big fan of Disney parks - While I was in college in the early 80's - I was a seasonal CM at Disneyland. I had a lot of fun those years and still have a few freinds from that time - I also came back for a couple summers in the 90's - Over the years I have worked at: Plaza Pavilion (bussboy), Tiki Juice Bar, Club 33 (expeditor/carver for the sunday buffet and bussboy), Pirates, Mansion, Keel Boats, Bear Band (Country Bear Vacation Hoedown) and the old Autopias (TL and FL) - So if any of you have any questions about these attractions - just let me know I have been to DLP twice and to WDW 4 times - In fact, I am going to WDW Feb 16th! - This trip has been in the planning stages since last march 07! (my good friend is going with me thinks I am crazy for planning this trip starting so far in advance) Staying at the POP Century (first time in a value resort) I am now in the San Francisco Bay Area - Living in San Rafael (north of the Golden Gate Bridge) and a full time employee at The Container Store - Which by the way, is run very similar to Disney -
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hi juicer. I spent a number of my formative years in Visalia, attending Royal Oaks elementary School.
Originally Posted By juicer Good ol'Visalia! Do you know where Strathmore is? That is where our country store was - on highwasy 65 - between Lindsay and Porterville
