Originally Posted By MPierce >> I'm not sure exactly how insulting that was intended to be.. << Not meant to be insulting at all. Just an alternative option. By the way. You use to post fantastic pictures of the discoverys you made at the Parks. Have you stopped doing that entirely?
Originally Posted By mousermerf Yes.. long story, but yes. As an undergrad student I had lots of freetime and a flexible schedule and the UnGuide appreciated my work and paid for me to do it providing content for their blossoming blog. As I reached the end of my undergradate schooling, my scholarly workload went up substantially - and my career aspirations did as well. I was warned, in no uncertain terms, that I was pissing off some people I wanted to work for professionally and it was in my best interest to not step on their toes and try to live in obscurity in hopes they'd forget all about me by the end of my forthcoming graduate program. I also moved across the country to make contacts and be closer to the epicenter of the field. Finding a design program that didn't think it was a joke to work in the field was also a huge challenge. To them (the academics), it's not art - to even imply it's on the same level as their "high art" makes them visibly angry. Some, who had sought me out based on my portoflio, proceeded to throw it in the trash infront of me after i mentioned my career aspirations. I moved across the country for school, and I wasn't needed at the DLR the way I was at WDW for the UG. I would have to buy my own park tickets *gasp* I was doing really mediocre work under the thumb of others whose design philosophy I detested ("the audience is stupid!" "they wont know any better!" "I'm fighting the director because she thinks she knows better then me and I'll prove her wrong! My ego is the most important thing in the room! Rar!") I dropped out of my grad design program. You'd be amazed at how vehemently institutionalized design programs dislike creativity and individualism. Nor rules. ("Hi, i have a union contract to work for you.. you can't make me work more then the specified number of hours.. and you can't make me teach your class for free for you" "Like hell I can't! Do you want this degree or not?!?") So yeah.. I don't take photos anymore. Don't goto the parks much anymore either.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> >> 400 greasy Jack taco's<< Yum! That would have my vote any day << Are you hopelessly addicted as I am Em? I fell in love 45 years ago. They were 19 cents each back then. Two for 99 cents is a bargain these day.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I wish we could get taco's cheaply and easily in the UK (usually about $15 for 3 in a table service). That said, we have loads of places on par with V&A's, and it's healthier too.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I never knew jack's tacos were any good << It's an aquired taste. It's not like they're real tacos.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I wish we could get taco's cheaply and easily in the UK (usually about $15 for 3 in a table service). << At five bucks a piece, I'd give up Mexican food.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo That's not a bad price for food in the UK. Or let's put it this way, ever wonder what is in those "cheap" foods? Or the impact it has on the environment?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I did have a double wopper, onion rings and a medium diet coke for $10 tonight.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> That's not a bad price for food in the UK. Or let's put it this way, ever wonder what is in those "cheap" foods? Or the impact it has on the environment? << Nope, and I don't care what's in Hot Dogs or Haggis either.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I do, I want to live to see my Grand Kids and great grand kids. Years ago I would have said I wanted to see what Disney will do, but I can't look now.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I did have a double wopper, onion rings and a medium diet coke for $10 tonight. << I'm always amazed at the prices across the pond. Yet DLP is cheaper than WDW. Go fiqure.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I do, I want to live to see my Grand Kids and great grand kids. << I just want to enjoy what time I'm here. >> Years ago I would have said I wanted to see what Disney will do, but I can't look now. << They'll probably only build some more time share units.
Originally Posted By MPierce Some good friends of mine rented a 2 bdr at the Wilderness Lodge Villas. I was impressed.
Originally Posted By Labuda First off, let me say I DO NOT want to offend dave... but what amazes me more than prices across the pond is seeing a person eat a double burger and deep-fried onion rings with a diet drink. Dave - please please please please don't get offended, but can you please help me understand why you get a diet drink when the rest of your meal is likely over 2000 calories?
Originally Posted By mousermerf I usually order a diet coke when i eat out at a sit-down place. Diet coke pairs better with mixed drinks and typically tastes better with who-knows-what-flavor local water.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey I don't mean to speak for dave, but personally, I'm so used to drinking diet drinks that I don't like the taste of regular drinks. It does seem silly, but for me it's a taste thing.
