Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Well we shall be hooking up tomorrow in London after I finish up at the Condom Conference.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Well Mpierce, rumour has it Disney still can do some things right, ships being one of them.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>Well we shall be hooking up tomorrow in London after I finish up at the Condom Conference.<<< I don't even want to know. LOL.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Well that is after meeting up with the NAtional African Policy Network first. Spirit and I always have unique times. Ask about the discussions of Sexual health, eating Krispy Kremes next to a 1100 year old Castle in Oxford. Still not as surreal as the train dashes around airports a few years ago. Lol
Originally Posted By MPierce Do they have Krispy Kreams in London Dave? If you could only gamble aboard.
Originally Posted By MPierce What is the National African Policy Network? I've never even heard of a reference to them.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo We do indeed have Krispy Kremes. The National African Policy Network work to improve cultural cohesion and social and health education, a major part of it around the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care of HIV, my current area of focus.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> We do indeed have Krispy Kremes. << Strange, most of the Krispy Kreme shops in Houston have closed up. I don't think they could compete with Shipley's. A do-nut using a combination of wheat, and potato flour. Being from California you might be familar with them. YUM YUM!
Originally Posted By MPierce >> The National African Policy Network work to improve cultural cohesion and social and health education, a major part of it around the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care of HIV, my current area of focus. << They've probably built statues honoring your BUD W.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 >> My mother is a saint. How else could she give birth to such a Spiritual being? << <<You are on sabtical now so it's not fair that I answer that at the present time.>> My sabbatical is over ... so, old chum, feel free to spout off. I almost missed it while on holiday! >> Imagine being a teen fanboi who hooks up with an Imagineer promising the world! << <<I imagine that would eventually turn me into a very bitter, angry young man.>> Many things can do so, but I'd bet that would. I never wanted to be an Imagineer, so I can't say. But I was certainly good looking enough ... and then some!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Would it get me a private ride on Dumbo? I might not be so bitter, and angry then.>> I'm sure that has happened. I know of cases where fanbois were taken into construction sites/attractions, other backstage locales etc and shown all sorts of things (not THOSE things, although I do believe that to be the case), so I'm sure getting a private ride on Dumbo wouldn't be that tough.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 >>>I wouldn't compromise my moral principals for just a pin. <<< <<But would you do it for a vinylmation? Seems to be the hip thing now...yo. >> It must be as I just purchased my first. I kind of like them, but not in a way where I'd collect. Kevin Yee had an interesting column on the subject that I just skimmed. But it really is just another cash cow the Mouse will milk until the udders bleed and fall off. What bothers me about those is the fact that many vinyls are bought on a mystery basis. You have no idea what one you are buying, just one of a series. And if you've already got it, you're screwed since they won't take returns. Think about if they sold pins that way. (Disney already has)
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 >> *looks around* Did Spirit leave again.. He always leaves when I'm around << <<Yes, he is spending time at a Tibetan Monastery rejuvenating his inner being. Either that or stalking some Disney executives.>> Nah ... but I could have. My good friends Jay Rasulo and Karl Holz dined at Palo once the Magic reached Barcelona last week and a kind spirit brought me the expected (at least on Karl's part) news as I soaked in a jacuzzi just spitting distance from them. I didn't feel my magical vacation was a good time to tell them what I thought of their 'leadership skills' or 'managerial ability' ... I did find it amusing they couldn't be bothered staying onboard the ship (where they were knee deep in talking to/strongarming Spanish officials), but instead used their company Visas to stay at the swanky new W hotel that towers over the waterfront. OK ... this is where I bury some real news and see if anyone notices ... BUT ... Disney, even as it completes work on two new ships, is in the market to build a fifth and could pull the trigger soon after the Dream sails in January ... and Disney isthisclose to announcing a location for its first DVC project in Europe (and, no, it won't be at DLP or anywhere in France). How does the Spirit come up with such news while vacationing? Does he ever have time for sleeping? For eating? For enjoying six free drinks in less than two hours (and The Mouse does NOT skimp on the booze at sea, even when it's free!)
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I wish I could be hip, but I find those things a little creepy.>> We all wish for things that aren't going to happen ... as for a little creepy ... well, I know some Imagineers ...
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<The Spirit will return,right? >> Sadly, he's back. But with wonderful memories of an amazing vacation ... and with faith that Disney hasn't screwed everything up ... just yet! <<I'm sure. He comes and goes as he pleases. >> He does his own thing. >> The Spirit will return,right? << <<I hope not! It's been so peaceful, and quiet since he's been gone.>> HAH!!! I've been reading ... there's been plenty of action, but the place certainly is more lively when the Spirit floats on in. <<rumour has it, he is a travelling man.....>> You evil, vile, Godless, Commie, traitor ... don't you know we spell it RUMOR in AMERICAN (wish I could put that in RED, WHITE and BLUE) ... The English love to add letters where they aren't needed. Apparently 'u' is a favourite.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I just miss the security of having someone yell at me for wanting trees taken down.>> Why is Europe so much greener than Florida? TREES!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 >> rumour has it, he is a travelling man..... << <<Him, and Ricky Nelson. He even has pictures on Em's blog dedicated to him.>> Did SHE??!? That is so sweet. I'll have to catch up with them before heading off to slumber. The rest of the unpacking can wait. And he will be traveling all over in the future ... he hears they're having a World's Fair/Expo in Shanghai starting ... well, today. ... and he figures if he goes, he can take 741 pictures of the site of the new Disney resort and sell them to all the Disney fan sites. So many possibilities.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<You are always welcome at the next luncheon meeting of the Doom and Gloomer's Association of SoFla.>> Pierce has a standing/sitting/dancing invite ... <<Just bring a calculator. We don't do well with math and the tips.>> That's the last time I try and share a $10 coupon with you! Do you know how many people PAY to dine with the Spirit???!!??!???!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 >> He even has pictures on Em's blog dedicated to him.<< <<Let it be known I am easily bought >> Then you will be VERY happy with what I brought back for ya!
