Originally Posted By X-san ***Think Czech Volkswagon/Audi (used to be the brunt of a lot of jokes): www.skoda.com We currently have a Superb 2.5 Lauren and Klement (have also has the Octavia Estate Lauren and Klement)*** That's all Greek to me. I assume we're not talking about SUV's here though? If so, WHY NOT!!?? I thought the Baloo's were rich!?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo We are not rich. Where do you get that idea? Have a look at the site - I love my car. Loads of leg room and similar features that a number of reviewers compare to a Mercedes for the price of a midrange Ford. Sarah drives a Seat Alhambra (7 seater minivan). we are quite frugal, and definately not rich (wish we were). I wonder why you thought we were?
Originally Posted By bloona <<<I also do not understand why people would get offended at one man's view of the world over something like holiday destinations?>>> I dont think anyone was offended at anything other than you spoke as if everyone in the UK were the same and we all made stupid decisions Dave.
Originally Posted By dshyates Mr. X, man do we sound a lot a like. I grew up doing the massive family road trip every summer. We drove the lower 48. Across Canada to Alaska, To Mexico, many trips to FL. My moto is "Have Car, Will Travel" I grew up drumming and eventually marched with Garfield Cadets out of Bergan Co. NJ. We won the national championship in '83@ the Orange Bowl in Miami. I think we may have talked about this before, but I'm not sure. What corp did you march with?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo On other boards they have been, and clearly two of my best friends are too. I want to know then. If it is not ok to stereotype a little, then how does one write? I am fed up of not being able to speak how I feel, and the blog is there for that purpose. No two people are alike - that's a given. No two people have the exact same taste? then why do we have to have so many disclaimers? I mean at McDonald's the container says "Warning, content hot" duh. But if it were to be wholly accurate it, it would say "Warning, if pies were kept in the proper conditions, the contents may be hot, or slightly warm if you leave it a while, or cold, if we just pulled it out of the freezer or you have only eaten half and put the remnants in the fridge". Well frankly, people would stop reading, and others would not be bothered to write. I am fed up of this world we live in. It has become so stupid. We cannot speak (or write freely)? Is it a case of just ignore what we don't like, or would like to see changed? I don't think so. So of us take action, and do something. And some do nothing. I don't like doing nothing.
Originally Posted By bloona <<I don't like doing nothing.>> Me neither...that's why I felt the need to respond to what you had written.
Originally Posted By X-san *******I grew up drumming and eventually marched with Garfield Cadets out of Bergan Co. NJ. We won the national championship in '83@ the Orange Bowl in Miami. I think we may have talked about this before, but I'm not sure. What corp did you march with?******* NO......WAY......!!!!???? I had NO idea (and I'm sure I'd have remembered!! Congrats on the title bro! Way awesome. What did you play? You know my good friend Thom Hannum then? I was in corps a few years after you, I played snare drum in the Blue Devils.
Originally Posted By X-san FWIW, I didn't see you guys live (I saw Garfield for the first time in 84), BUT I've seen the vids and heard the stories (many first hand by Thom and others)...you were a member of a special corps in a special year that was nothing short of LEGENDARY! How cool. I KNEW there was something special about you.
Originally Posted By X-san ***I am fed up of this world we live in. It has become so stupid. We cannot speak (or write freely)?*** I'd say "yes and no"...the world we live in gives a voice (the net offers a rather "large" voice to anyone who wants it), but on the flip side the voices of those who disagree with you are equally amplified. So, if you say something that seems incorrect, or "offensive" (that's a big part of the world too...dealing with how to say what you want without offending...a challenge I frequently fail at lol), you can expect to hear back from the others who feel differently. That's a given.
Originally Posted By X-san dsh, and Davewas (I know we've already done Facebook lol) and anyone else...catch up to me on MySpace...I love connecting the dots on who did what and all that, and talking to dsh tonight is definitely a "small world" moment! www.myspace.com/davehaskell
Originally Posted By u k fan Dave, I know it's hard not too, but please don't take to heart any comments that I've made. You wrote an opinion piece. You have to expect people to reply to that. A McDonalds carton is not opinion and is therefore not a very good analogy. I wouldn't expect to write in a similar piece that American's living in the UK are on the whole overweight and have loud mouths without some of those people wanting to reply to tell me how wrong I am. BTW, I know that not to be true. For me to then say this to a group of primarily German people would be unfairly perpetuating a myth that in your opinion is untrue. You would have every right to respond. It's a blog. We all need to accept that. I have no interest in censoring it. Say what you like, but expect people to respond. You do need to watch the way you phrase things sometimes. Unless I read it wrong it seems you came very close to saying that a true Disney fan would look beyond the extras that Orlando offers and visit DLP anyway. In some ways I agree, but it's not up to us to judge who's the biggest fan, especially based on which resorts they visit. I will agree that you know us UKers well. I consider you and Sarah to be two of my best friends and I don't see anything that resembles any of our conversations in what you wrote, but clearly someone does and I can see why that would offend. You have every right to write whatever you want, but you must also be prepared for comes next!!!
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 <<It seems the 60 and 70 something brits have a lot of style. The 30 something parents, not quite as much.>> Are you sure you're referring to Brits, and not to society in general?
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 I got an e-mail from a friend who's in Paris right now. They're traveling around,(France & Spain) it's not just a Disney trip. They went to DLP a few days ago and she said it's lame compared to WDW. Years ago, she worked for American Express and had an office in the American Pavilion at EC. She knows Disney, I just don't know how long ago she was last at WDW. Her daughter is 16, and I know they've been a few times. When she gets back here, I'll have to find out more. If she gets back! They've been there for 2 weeks, have tons of luggage and now there's a cab strike going on in Paris. Sounds like fun!!
Originally Posted By X-san I can understand that comment. In terms of scope, any amusement park or even "themed resort" pales in comparison to WDW. It's essentially a city. Nowhere else can boast THAT, in any case. There's just a wow factor to WDW that doesn't exist elsewhere.
Originally Posted By dshyates What would Walt say if someone told him that the major transportation in his EPCOT was city busses not vastly different than the ones running around LA when he was alive.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<And I don't really like Florida (the whole package - there are elements I love of course).>> We don't like you either! ;-) <<I prefer the whole package in DLP. Most people fixate on the 2 parks, but have never been to Provins (amazing place), Rheims, or even into the Louvre. You see, in one swoop people consider "the whole package" of Florida, but do not do likewise for France.>> I know what you're saying, but still disagree a bit ... because for so many 'Florida visitors', it's WDW. That's it. Perhaps, Orlando adding in Universal and Sea World. We have so many other things to see and do, and I won't even focus on the beaches. The fact is many people have myopic views of life. And vacations are no different. <<I will be doing another feature soon on the perceptions of Americans, Brits and French. I look forward to reading the responses.>> I dunno. This thread of yours is getting responses once reserved for the elite of the LP.com ... Spirits like Jonvn and TDLFAN and some other ego-driven fool.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<With regards to Dubai - today's news has been a long time coming:>> Sadly, I agree, Lee. I just can't believe that all the wackos in that region of the world, who wish we were back in the Dark Ages, are thrilled about the ode/mecca of western culture and lifestyles that are coming to the UAE. That's why I sincerely doubt anyone at Disney is losing sleep over Busch's grandiose plans for the area or Universal's park there. I, myself, love the desert. Which means it's time for a Vegas visit!
Originally Posted By barboy ///why does someone dressing a particular way make them the redneck you speak of?/// ---because how one attires/presents himself is one qualifier. Speech/accent, behavior, intellect/education, residence, ethnicity, gender and age determine whether one is a redneck also. Larry 'The Cable Guy' is a redneck and I would have him over for dinner before 99% of 'high society'.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Yup...kids never appreciate the "road trip" concept.>> Not just kids. I don't appreciate Trippy either ... where'd he go, btw?
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I am fed up of this world we live in. It has become so stupid. We cannot speak (or write freely)? Is it a case of just ignore what we don't like, or would like to see changed? I don't think so. So of us take action, and do something. And some do nothing. I don't like doing nothing.>> And that's why I have such a deep respect for you, seriously!
