Originally Posted By TDLFAN ^^LOL! >>TDLFAN, how far do you live from WDW? How often do you get there?<< Why do you need to know? I think I have covered my personal life here quite often.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<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.>> Danny, don't get your boots in a (could someone help out with some inane Texas cowboy ending to this? I'm too tired ...) I don't feel you should go and complain about every dirty bathroom you see or anything of the kind. I don't do that. TDLFAN doesn't do that. But if you really notice a lot of things out of order, as a Disney fan, you should at least drop a note to them when you get back ... or better yet email an exec ... it really pisses them off. <<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.>> Hey, it was late ... I've had a wretched summer and I speed read the whole damn thread in one sitting. So take the wishy-washy comment in that vein. The Texas part ... well, you guys are responsible for the man who is setting civilization back decades ... or more ... so But I don't feel anyone should change their trips based on what one (or a few people say UNLESS they know the people well personally) ... if a stranger can change make you cancel a WDW trip by making a few critical comments, well, the nicest thing I can say is that person is way too easily swayed and will likely have a long and difficult life.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<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!).>> THAT turned you off from LP.com?!?! Not all those vile, scary people who come here just to rant on World Events (which, BTW, I don't believe should exist on this site but that's just one Spirit's opinion)? Not the endless banter about DCA sucking (or not)? Not the 'what character breakfast is best' threads? Wow ... interesting ... <<And it has apparently turned my wife off from Florida altogether! >> Well, as a Floridian, you tell her we're turned off by her too. But if she comes here and spends money, we'll forgive all. <<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!).>> I love London. But not at the current exchange rates. I can't afford over double everything because our dollar is so weak (yes, Mr. President, our economy is doing great ... well it is if you're CEO of a major company or a Wall Street investment banker) there. I have family in Belgium now and the prices are absurd. 299 Euros for a simple Marriott room? If you can afford Europe, more power to you X ... but Florida can be done on the cheap. And our beaches are much nicer than London's
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<My son, the bill collector, >> Oh Trippy ... I am so, so, so sorry for you. What a truly disgusting way to make a living.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<< Am I getting this close to straight? Or at least bi curious? >>> <<ROTFLMAO ... I love you >> Dennis, I am just one loveable Spirit!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<BRAVO!! for Spirit! I nominate post #80 for the "Best Post of the Year" award. Spirit, you are the BEST!>> Thanks and keep the love coming ...
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I love threads with a happy ending.>> Those are the only endings I will write.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 As if Mr X's original intent hadn't been abused enough, Spirit of 74 appears here with six consecutive "Hey, everybody, look at ME!" posts. And manages to: excuse the offensiveness of his previous posts by admitting that he hadn't really paid attention to the thread that he was responding to; throw in a gratuitous reference about "pissing off" WDW management; insult the wife of the original poster; insult the son of a contributing poster; encourage the hijacking of this thread to make it more of a "love ME!" fest; and deny that his gleeful trashing of WDW should have any effect on readers' enthusiasm for WDW. As the Spirit himself might say in that characteristically condescending way... Wow.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<As if Mr X's original intent hadn't been abused enough, Spirit of 74 appears here with six consecutive "Hey, everybody, look at ME!" posts. And manages to: excuse the offensiveness of his previous posts by admitting that he hadn't really paid attention to the thread that he was responding to; throw in a gratuitous reference about "pissing off" WDW management; insult the wife of the original poster; insult the son of a contributing poster; encourage the hijacking of this thread to make it more of a "love ME!" fest; and deny that his gleeful trashing of WDW should have any effect on readers' enthusiasm for WDW. As the Spirit himself might say in that characteristically condescending way... Wow. >> Careful I-57 ... your very unhealthy obsession with me is sticking out!
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 <<Careful I-57 ... your very unhealthy obsession with me is sticking out!>> What an especially crafty "ad hominem" argument, Spirit. Not only do you slur me, but you imply again that it really IS all about you. What's lacking in your post is any hint of a substantive response. I have no obsession with you. What I have is an interest in keeping the LP boards friendly, credible, and welcoming. And I have the willingness to confront you. If that means challenging you on more than one thread, so be it.
Originally Posted By danyoung Ahhh, memories. It wasn't that long ago that I too was openly challenging the great legend in his own mind the Spirit. I've since come to know him better, even to the point of saying that he's a friend of mine. That said, the Spirit has an exceptionally healthy ego, and it sometimes influences what he truly intends to be friendly banter. And Spirit, we are in complete agreement. When something rises to the level where it needs attention, I'll visit Guest Services (as I've said many times). Most times I simply don't allow this to happen. I could do a "quality control walk" and find all kinds of things that would distress me. But that's not why I go on vacation. And oh Spirit, I'm interested in your thoughts as to TDLFAN's thoughts of my vacationing style. Somehow he's become the arbiter of what separates the true fan from the tourist, and he's found me lacking. Of course his silly opinion means nothing to me, but for the sake of discussion I'd be interested in what you have to say. And Inspector 57, keep the heat coming - it always makes for a lively thread!
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I feel like we should have a baseball bat - two captains placing hands on the bat to try and get the top rung for first pick and be choosing up sides soon -- LOL !
Originally Posted By vbdad55 maybe it's because summer is ending, but a general testiness seems to be pervasive across LP right now
Originally Posted By JikoAndTheMan Now I know I saw the word Texas a few speaks back. Some of you boys would never guess but we Texans can be real zealots for Walt Disney World.
Originally Posted By JikoAndTheMan <don't get your boots in a (could someone help out with some inane Texas cowboy ending to this> Sorry but I can't help you with that.
Originally Posted By JikoAndTheMan <don't get your boots in a steaming cow pie ??> Damn that's good, we'll make a Texan out of you yet! YEE HAA!! I am going to tell my man about that gold nugget. (you wouldn't mind if I used that in the future would you?)
Originally Posted By vbdad55 it's public domain - LOL ! growing up in a town with the largest stockyards at one time ( not far from my house ) - it was a no brainer
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<What an especially crafty "ad hominem" argument, Spirit. Not only do you slur me, but you imply again that it really IS all about you. What's lacking in your post is any hint of a substantive response.>> Slur you? Nope. I'd have to consider you worthy of slurring first! I don't feel I owe you any explanation at all. <<I have no obsession with you. What I have is an interest in keeping the LP boards friendly, credible, and welcoming. And I have the willingness to confront you.>> Oh yeah. Right. Sure. That's why you are virtually invisible on the LP boards I frequent, dropping in only to take a shot at me ... oh, I posted six in a row, must be my huge ego ... oh, I made a few comments that may have made you uncomfortable ... Excuse me but since when did you become the arbiter as to keeping the boards 'friendly, credible and welcoming?' I don't answer to you. It's up to the folks here to make their own decisions about what I post. If you're really looking to do what you say, I'd suggest you hang out down in the muck of World Events. <<If that means challenging you on more than one thread, so be it.>> Do whatever you like, I'm a big Spirit, I can take it. Bring it on!
