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Originally Posted By dshyates

TSFKaRC= The Site Formerly Known as River Country.

 

Originally Posted By MPierce

>> Oh no, it was something much deeper.

You might even say it's in my blood! <<

Your Dad was a Disney Stalker also?

>> I would agree with that ... because even with staleness, there were a few 'small' new things ... from Tiana's riverboat Jubilee to Sum of All Thrills ... and even that gay sex party -Move It, Shake It, Celebrate it! ;-) <<

Keep it clean. Spruce up the landscape, return the uniqueness, and quality of the food, and merchandise. Make the guest feel special, and increase the streetmosphere. I don't need E-tickets, or meet 'n greets. Just give me that Disney atmosphere. Inundate me in Pixie Dust.

After watching Move It, Shake It, Celbrate It, did you feel like wearing one of TDLFAN's Tinkerbell T's?


>> Quit going?!??!? HAH?!?! I almost wound up at DL this past weekend and I am actually planning to be at WDW next month ... again! <<

Why don't you just stick a butcher knife between my ribs.

>> Interesting how you both came back at the same time ... are you the same person? The Brit and the Twit?!??! <<

I'm not British, so what does that make me.

>> (Look at that love. The guy is back for a day and I'm already taking shots. Sorry, Lee, I know the proper term is Englishman. Sorry, good sir ... pip, pip and cheerios with milk and a scone and all of that!) <<

With a Scottish sir name, do you think he would prefer Haggis?

 

Originally Posted By davewasbaloo

>>>Keep it clean. Spruce up the landscape, return the uniqueness, and quality of the food, and merchandise. Make the guest feel special, and increase the streetmosphere. I don't need E-tickets, or meet 'n greets. Just give me that Disney atmosphere. Inundate me in Pixie Dust.<<<

Now you are speaking my language. Sadly Joe the plumber doesn't seem to notice these things.

 

Originally Posted By MPierce

>> I think Sarah may have shot it too when she was on her book-signing. There are unconfirmed reports (on CNBC and you can't trust them Commies that she also took out B'rer Bear with two shots to the head!) <<

She's all woman!

>> Poor 18-year-old Justin Anderson of Muncie, Indiana's family will likely be getting a $125,000 settlement offer from Disney Legal for the loss of their little 'bear'. <<

Throw in a couple of Dole Whips, and it sounds like a pretty good deal.

>> I love pineapple on my hamburgers (Adventureland Veranda: RIP). Love it on pizza. And on grilled chicken. <<

I'm going to try the pineapple on pizza one day. What other toppings should I get, Canadian Bacon?

>> You're fave body style is Alaskan! <<

OH BABY!

>> I'll tell the finder to make sure to send it to you right away! <<

Thanks, I'm a little short this month.

>> Serving raw meat can be a major health issue. <<

No kidding, and that definetly calls for a complete comp.

>> Never been to Kool's, although was tempted to try it about 15 years ago when it first opened. Is it any good? <<

I haven't been in 5 or 6 years, but it was really good the last time we ate there.

 

Originally Posted By MPierce

>> It's scary ... I don't want to go back to the Dark Side ... of course, my Benz is being held hostage by the dealer now for $1,200 in BS repairs and I am starting to think a bike may be the way to go. <<

They are nice, but can be pricey to maintain.

>> Why are car dealers just a smidge above lawyers on the absolute scum of the earth scale? <<

I put them just a little better than politicans.

<<We can dedicate the whole year to talking about volunteering.>>

>> Screw that, Pierce. I've decided to dedicate 2010 to myself and my loved ones and be as self-centered as possible.
But I'll gladly accept any donations anyone wants to forward (we already covered my tax-deductable 'Take A Spirit To Dinner' program ... not only does it make you feel better, it makes my tummy smile too!) <<

My New Year resolution was to be even more shallow, and superficial.

 

Originally Posted By davewasbaloo

>>>My New Year resolution was to be even more shallow, and superficial.<<<

Is that to bring you more in line with the general population? How disappointed, I always pictured you as a Texan gent.

 

Originally Posted By MPierce

>> 'cause that's exactly what I believe and I am no right (or left) wing nut ... but I don't believe that's what GOP leader and heartless bastard Rush Limbo believes! <<

You might hear some of that from the Democratic leaders, but they won't act on it. They are in bed with big business just like the GOP. Rush Limbo makes a fantastic living at tripping the trigger of Liberals. I've always said he's a pompus a$$, but the same can be said about dozens on the left.

>> Perhaps, you could warn us when you're going to take a few months off and then post 184 times in one day ... <<

I have a lot of pent up rambeling to do.

>> Sadly, that actually started happening for me when they painted the castle pepto-pink and kept reminding me that I needed to 'Remember The Magic Because We Won't Be Creating Any New Magic'. <<

The Castle was horrible, and stayed up way to long. I hate to say it, but I was hooked by the Remember the Magic pharse.

 

Originally Posted By davewasbaloo

>>>I've always said he's a pompus a$$, but the same can be said about dozens on the left.<<<

You rang?

 

Originally Posted By MPierce

>> And I am sure you recall the apologists on another MAGICal site giving me grief about it and defending it ... hell, I think there was some of that crap here ass well. <<

I remember it well. It is absolutely unbelievable what some people will defend.

>> Glad you made it ... on the MAGICal site it went (still plugging along) 25 pages (about 300-plus posts). <<

I'm surprised it didn't go to 500 pages.
I still haven't made it over there. It's taken to long to catch up over here.

>> But you know the fanbois love me ... they really love me ... if I told them I worked at WDI who know what they'd do!;-) <<

You're their Huckleberry!

 

Originally Posted By MPierce

>> TSFKaRC= The Site Formerly Known as River Country. <<

Thanks Dave I couldn't figure out what RC stood for.

 

Originally Posted By MPierce

>> Now you are speaking my language. Sadly Joe the plumber doesn't seem to notice these things. <<

I don't know Dave we all do. I'm sure there are some out there that could not care less, but I think most of the folks notice. At least I like to think so.

 

Originally Posted By MPierce

>> Is that to bring you more in line with the general population? How disappointed, I always pictured you as a Texan gent. <<

I only said that so Spirit wouldn't appear so borish.

 

Originally Posted By Spirit of 74

""'Remember The Magic Because We Won't Be Creating Any New Magic'.""

<<That is one of the best lines of the decade...okay almost two decades.>>

Sadly, I do believe it.

As much as I love DAK, I firmly believe the non-event, never-ending 25th anniversary celebration with pink castle marked WDW's official sharkjump!

 

Originally Posted By Spirit of 74

>>
But the BIG PICTURE is Mickey (AKA Big Brother) controlling every aspect of your magical WDW vacation from photos to FP wait times to interactive touches in attractions to dining reservations, all via a chip in your nec... I mean, your room key! <<

<<In the Book of Revelation it says only those that receive the mark of the beast in the palm of their hand or on their forehead will be allowed to buy, and sell. Could this be the fulfillment of this prophecy?>>

Only if it takes the shape of a Hidden Mickey.

>> The money could have been better spent by ... say, redeveloping/demolishing TSFKaRC. <<

<<You know I have a hard time with spelling. What the heck is that?>>

Think rotting corpses at WDW ...

>> No comment ... well, OK, I'll comment.
Joe is in demand. Even at his advancing (only by WDI standards) age and his salary. At some point he's going to need something meaty to do at Disney as he's not the Tony Baxter type who will be content to pout in a cubicle for half a dozen or so years until a regime change gives him power again. <<

<<So that's a yes?>>

How about it's not a 'no'.

>> Very interesting how an old Disney vet was plucked by a competitor and yet no one has said a word ... I have no comment myself. I'll just go listen to the RoE soundtrack before bed! <<

<<Jerold Kapland?>>

Um ... ????

 

Originally Posted By Spirit of 74


<<Is this in addition to your glow stick?>>

Yes. This is my personal (thanks again, Disney!) Lights of Winter. They cast such a warm, bright glow!

<<Pretty soon the Spirit household is going to look like the Vegas strip.>>

Well, when the bottles pile up and the cussing starts it alre... nevermind!


<< Now I've got to know, did they remove the Tom Morrow spiel? >>

>> Yes, they did.

And it really doesn't bother me. <<

<<COMMIE!!!!!>>

Vould you like some vodka, comrade Pierce?

>> The demolished theater now a parking lot for Phil's Yukon. And Space Mountain's very half-assed redo are things that really bother me. <<

<<How are they concealing that from the view from the TTA. Is it enclosed or something?>>

It's actually more enclosed now than it ever was before. They have put TTA logos in the spaces where you could peer into the theater (which always meant seeing cars in the smaller parking lot behind).


>> Why ... why can't Todd run his snowmobile into a tree at 50mph!??!? <<

<<He gets that sucker up over 100mph. There's a good chance of it.>>

We can only hope.

<<She not only hunts, fishes, and is good looking, now she's rich, and getting richer!

Remember what you told me was a distinct possibility a long time ago? It looks like your insider information was right.>>

I have always said she is attractive and that while she may be dumb, she isn't stupid (meaning she is savvy enough to know how to play to her strengths ... I'd love to be repping her!)

 

Originally Posted By Spirit of 74

>> Oh no, it was something much deeper.

You might even say it's in my blood! <<

<<Your Dad was a Disney Stalker also?>>

Nah. He's much nicer than I am. A weakness in my opinion.

Rumor has it that he was spied at DD in Anaheim last weekend withOUT his Spirited son!


<<Keep it clean. Spruce up the landscape, return the uniqueness, and quality of the food, and merchandise. Make the guest feel special, and increase the streetmosphere. I don't need E-tickets, or meet 'n greets. Just give me that Disney atmosphere. Inundate me in Pixie Dust.>>

I pretty much agree with that. But I also think certain parks (especially MK and EPCOT) really need major additions to make up for years of cutting capacity and quality and just flat out neglect!


<<After watching Move It, Shake It, Celbrate It, did you feel like wearing one of TDLFAN's Tinkerbell T's?>>

I have never seen TDLFAN in a Tink tee (I think). I did make fun of his Daisy Duck tee once, though!

I have to admit, though, that I actually kind of like the street party (even if it's name truly sounds like it should be gay porn!)


>> Quit going?!??!? HAH?!?! I almost wound up at DL this past weekend and I am actually planning to be at WDW next month ... again! <<

<<Why don't you just stick a butcher knife between my ribs.>>

Why?!??!

WHY?!??!

YOU HAVE TO ASK WHY?!??!?

Simple. I'd much rather make it very slow and painful (think of me as your government in action!) for you!

>> Interesting how you both came back at the same time ... are you the same person? The Brit and the Twit?!??! <<

<<I'm not British, so what does that make me.>>

Hmm ... well, I'll let Mrs. Pierce 'splain it all to you!


>> (Look at that love. The guy is back for a day and I'm already taking shots. Sorry, Lee, I know the proper term is Englishman. Sorry, good sir ... pip, pip and cheerios with milk and a scone and all of that!) <<

<<With a Scottish sir name, do you think he would prefer Haggis?>>

I dunno ... he's either ignoring my beloved thread or going over it line by line with my pals at TDO trying to figure out what they can 'take' from my rantings, ramblings and ruminations!

 

Originally Posted By Spirit of 74

>> I think Sarah may have shot it too when she was on her book-signing. There are unconfirmed reports (on CNBC and you can't trust them Commies that she also took out B'rer Bear with two shots to the head!) <<

<<She's all woman!>>

Levi calls her something else (when he isn't showing his privates off!)

>> Poor 18-year-old Justin Anderson of Muncie, Indiana's family will likely be getting a $125,000 settlement offer from Disney Legal for the loss of their little 'bear'. <<

<<Throw in a couple of Dole Whips, and it sounds like a pretty good deal.>>

Disney has to be careful ... those whips have a retail of $2.69 now ... or is it $2.89? Dunno as I had ICE CREAM on Main STreet and cheesecake on Main Street instead!


>> I love pineapple on my hamburgers (Adventureland Veranda: RIP). Love it on pizza. And on grilled chicken. <<

<<I'm going to try the pineapple on pizza one day. What other toppings should I get, Canadian Bacon?>>

I like American bacon better myself. You know Canadians are Commies and their border is the reason why we aren't safe.

I think we should nuke them back to their igloos ... after we steal their oil and have some really good pizza!


>> You're fave body style is Alaskan! <<

<<OH BABY!>>

Don't call me baby without buying me dinner first (no, a Dole Whip isn't sufficient) ... and seeing yet another typo really makes me wonder if I should READ what I post (although what fun would that be!)


>> I'll tell the finder to make sure to send it to you right away! <<

<<Thanks, I'm a little short this month.>>

Please, I've had to eat McDonald's, Subway and lousy Chinese food this week!

>> Serving raw meat can be a major health issue. <<

<<No kidding, and that definetly calls for a complete comp.>>

And if it wasn't for the fact Disney monitors my every move (remember that data-mining thread from last fall?), I'd be calling Brandon and demanding a full refund. It really was absurd ... and he brought over the third one himself, but his guest recovery skills left a lot to be desired.

>> Never been to Kool's, although was tempted to try it about 15 years ago when it first opened. Is it any good? <<

<<I haven't been in 5 or 6 years, but it was really good the last time we ate there.>>

I'll have to try it! Maybe add it to the list of acceptable locales on the tax-deductable 'Take a Spirit To Dinner' program ... now with an additional three months free, meaning you can take him to dinner thru 3/31/11! Isn't that magical?

 

Originally Posted By Spirit of 74

>> It's scary ... I don't want to go back to the Dark Side ... of course, my Benz is being held hostage by the dealer now for $1,200 in BS repairs and I am starting to think a bike may be the way to go. <<

<<They are nice, but can be pricey to maintain.>>

This is the first significant repair job needed. But much of it is total BS (how about a 250% markup on a battery?) and some of it, I believe (only a hidden camera would know for certain), was the result of shoddy workmanship at a sister dealership.


>> Why are car dealers just a smidge above lawyers on the absolute scum of the earth scale? <<

<<I put them just a little better than politicans.>>

Agreed.


<<We can dedicate the whole year to talking about volunteering.>>

>> Screw that, Pierce. I've decided to dedicate 2010 to myself and my loved ones and be as self-centered as possible.
But I'll gladly accept any donations anyone wants to forward (we already covered my tax-deductable 'Take A Spirit To Dinner' program ... not only does it make you feel better, it makes my tummy smile too!) <<

<<My New Year resolution was to be even more shallow, and superficial.>>

Damn, I wish I had thought of that myself. Is it too late to add it?

 

Originally Posted By Spirit of 74

>> 'cause that's exactly what I believe and I am no right (or left) wing nut ... but I don't believe that's what GOP leader and heartless bastard Rush Limbo believes! <<

<<You might hear some of that from the Democratic leaders, but they won't act on it. They are in bed with big business just like the GOP. Rush Limbo makes a fantastic living at tripping the trigger of Liberals. I've always said he's a pompus a$$, but the same can be said about dozens on the left.>>

And I agree completely.

I just feel the hatred on the right is scarier ... if anyone thinks I'm a fan of either 'wing' they're nuttier than Rush and Pelosi put together!


>> Perhaps, you could warn us when you're going to take a few months off and then post 184 times in one day ... <<

<<I have a lot of pent up rambeling to do.>>

I can tell ... I am off work now until Monday, it would be nice if I didn't have all of your inane (and some ane) ramblings to respond to.

Maybe I should just buy you a Jeff Lange DVD of MVMCP 2009 edition (unless you prefer the Halloween Party) and Mrs. Pierce can play it for you over and over again, so you won't be pestering me here in the LP!

>> Sadly, that actually started happening for me when they painted the castle pepto-pink and kept reminding me that I needed to 'Remember The Magic Because We Won't Be Creating Any New Magic'. <<

<<The Castle was horrible, and stayed up way to long. I hate to say it, but I was hooked by the Remember the Magic pharse.>>

Disney is great at creating songs you can't get out of your head (although I can't get the 1974 hit 'Playground in My Mind' out of mine for other reasons!) and Remember The Magic is one.

I was surprised when I was listening to the three-disk TDR 25th Anniversary music collection (an amazing gift from a certain former LPer) when I heard that music in recycled form for TDL's 20th in 2003. I wasn't aware they did that.

'Course they also 'borrowed' the 1983 opening 'TDL is your land' from the WDW Tencennial 'WDW Is Your World' parade and show ... and no one cares, so why am I talking to myself when I could be drinking the last of the cheap wine!

 

Originally Posted By Spirit of 74

>>>I've always said he's a pompus a$$, but the same can be said about dozens on the left.<<<

<<You rang?>>

Hmmm ... Dave is tall enough to be Lurch!