Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Kind of. I was very close to stopping for a time, but a very thoughtful phone call sorted all those absurdities out.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<Old Trippy suggest that people here have the power to cancel others' trips>> Hmmmm... I don't seem to remember saying that. Could you perhaps quote the post where I did? Thanks. As for being bi-curious; as long as TDLFAN is as damned hot as he is, how could any guy not be!!
Originally Posted By danyoung >So, for how long do you visit WDW when on a holiday? Two hours?< Huh? I'm a park stormer - every waking minute of a vacation, I'm in the parks, taking advantage of all the stuff I love to do. >Keep in mind that is less time that some of the wasted time they make you spend on the Monorails waiting "for further traffic clearance". Reason why your silly argument does not fly with me.< Difference is you HAVE to wait for the monorail - you don't HAVE to go complain about something. Look, I've said this before, but some people would rather make a point than really learn. When something rises to the level where it bothers me, I'll make a complaint. And when some person or situation rises to the level where it impresses me, I'll report it. I have done both in the past. But TDLFAN and Spirit, you both make it seem as if by not marching up to Guest Services in EVERY PARK on EVERY VISIT and making my stand I'm in some way a lesser visitor, just a dumb tourist rather than the passionate Disney fan that I know I am. I don't think I spend too much time telling you guys how to enjoy your vacations. Give me the same courtesy. >Wishy-washy Danny and Old Trippy suggest that people here have the power to cancel others' trips (a truly absurd notion, btw)...so even if he sees something wrong, he certainly can't be bothered to complain about it, either on trip or upon return...< I can take the Texan abuse, as it's all obviously jealousy. But wishy-washy? When have I ever been wishy-washy? If I didn't actually like you, Spirit ol' buddy, I'd be insulted. I don't think others have the power to cancel others' trips. But I do think their negativity can have an influence, as has obviously happened within this thread. When something's big enough to warrant a comment, I'll make a comment. But as I've said before, I really don't allow a dirty bathroom or an overflowing trashcan to rise to that level. Hey, I see dirty bathrooms and full trashcans everywhere. Sure, they shouldn't be in a Disney park. Sure, it used to be better than this, and I'd very much like it if Disney would raise their standards. Do I feel strongly enough about it to march into Guest Services and make my stand? In this case, I do not. If asked by a survey person, yeah, I'll let 'em know. It sure seems as if you boys want everyone (well, me) to do and see things just like you do. And that ain't gonna happen. You post your opinions & I'll post mine, and we'll discuss. It's when you start trying to make me feel small because I don't agree with you that I get a bit pissy. I'll spend my time on my vacation as I see fit. You feel free to do the same.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 Wow, I missed alot being sick the last 2 days. but I think danyoung's last sentence wraps it all up. <<<I'll spend my time on my vacation as I see fit. You feel free to do the same.>>>
Originally Posted By Mr X The whole issue has definitely turned me off from laughingplace, that's for sure (I'm quite sure I'll never write in again with excited comments about any future trip!). And it has apparently turned my wife off from Florida altogether! She is actively seeking other vacation options at this time (including London, which sounds cool for me since I've seen DisneyWorld a billion times and really don't care if I go back or not!).
Originally Posted By RoadTrip ^^^ I can't speak for danyoung, but it also has something to do with personality. My son, the bill collector, will rag on people endlessly for the smallest slight. He constantly tells my wife and me that we should be more assertive and let someone know when we aren't happy. Meh... He's a bill collector, we're not. I think he has a necessary job and that he does it well. But it also means he has a level of chutzpa that we do not. I don't apologize for that. I prefer to not make waves. That is part of my Scandinavian heritage. It is part of my being Minnesotan. If things get really bad I will bitch. Otherwise, I will just go about my business and remember what it is I didn't like. If there become enough things I don't like, I will stop using that service or stop going there. I don't need to bitch about it. TDLFAN and The Spirit will take care of that for me. And if what the Spirit says is true, the suits will read about my complaints here on LP. What more could I want?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Mey Mr X - stop teasing me about the London thing. If true, I am totally there to help you all have the times of your lives - even a play date for Boo!
Originally Posted By Mr X No Disneyland Paris though...FGM is sick of hearing about Disney (thus, the change in plans)... You're welcomed to join us in London and Amsterdam though!
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct <<< Am I getting this close to straight? Or at least bi curious? >>> ROTFLMAO ... I love you
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Shame Mr X as it is freakin' awesome and very European!!! But London is still cool. Could hook up after work, or dependent when, I'll try to get some time off work. Show you guys the city. Take you to dinner. Give you guys the time of your lives. We even have a 7 seater and could take you all to places out in the countryside!!!
Originally Posted By Mr X Sounds like an awsome invitation! I sure hope we can make it, Dave, but plans are very much in flux now (I tried to convice the wife that Europe, while almost unreachable from Asia...might be a cool alternative from the East Coast ...we shall see).
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo No problem amigo, we can go with the flow. I'm not getting my hopes up too high, because Tokyo is only about $200 per person than the US. But you are always welcome. Just keep me posted with your plans and we will try to fit in where pos.
Originally Posted By Bob Paris At this rate, Mr X and his ever changing wife are going to run out of holiday destinations! : p
Originally Posted By danyoung >If things get really bad I will bitch. Otherwise, I will just go about my business and remember what it is I didn't like. If there become enough things I don't like, I will stop using that service or stop going there.< I completely agree. That didn't sound at all wishy-washy, did it?
Originally Posted By TDLFAN BRAVO!! for Spirit! I nominate post #80 for the "Best Post of the Year" award. Spirit, you are the BEST! >>As for being bi-curious; as long as TDLFAN is as damned hot as he is, how could any guy not be!!<< Sorry, I have certain standards and you don't meet them. >>But TDLFAN and Spirit, you both make it seem as if by not marching up to Guest Services in EVERY PARK on EVERY VISIT and making my stand I'm in some way a lesser visitor, just a dumb tourist rather than the passionate Disney fan that I know I am.<< Then if that is the case, SHOW IT! Because you definitely give us the impression of being this dumb geeky Disney tourist storming the park all over the place. True fans do not do that, as that is a touristy thing to do. But then again... the more I think about it, the more I realize YOU are definitely a "tourist". >> I don't think I spend too much time telling you guys how to enjoy your vacations. Give me the same courtesy. << Why would I want advise from someone who doesn't know how to properly vacation? Storming the park? Puh-leeze!! Gimme a freaking break! That's laughable. >>I'll spend my time on my vacation as I see fit. You feel free to do the same. << Just make sure you keep that cellphone handy so when you drop with a heart attack for storming the parks so furiously, anyone around you would be able to call 911 when you hit hard on the pavement. >>It is part of my being Minnesotan.<< ..and you are proud of that?!?!? >>The whole issue has definitely turned me off from laughingplace, that's for sure (I'm quite sure I'll never write in again with excited comments about any future trip!). << Geez Mr. X, you can be such a DRAMA QUEEN sometimes. If you had learned your lesson about "when to stop" posting on your vacation, this topic would have not gone past 25 posts, but you still ARE and will continue to do so for eternity. WHO are you kidding?? >>But London is still cool.<< ..and very expensive. I would suggest Mr X, you stay clear from Europe until the currency problem settles. Just ask Dennis' opinion on London if you want further proof. It should give you food for thought that most londoners (UKers in particualr) skip DLP for WDW for a reason... IT's MUCH CHEAPER! Why do you think Branson's Virgin is the number 1 international carrier in Orlando with 5 B747-400 flights daily??? ...And from me and G-Fan as well.. tell FGM to stop being silly and come to WDW this once. God! Free Main Gate passes!! Are you going to pass up that deal????
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Especially now that tickey prices went up yet again and the parking fees are going up to $11 per car starting today??? <---shakes head in disbelief.
Originally Posted By danyoung >Because you definitely give us the impression of being this dumb geeky Disney tourist storming the park all over the place. True fans do not do that, as that is a touristy thing to do.< This is such an insane statement that I don't even know how to proceed. So I won't. See you in another thread, TDLFAN.
