Getting to Know You!

[Janice]

Hello :wave:

~*~ Welcome to the Dis UK! ~*~

Thought it was time for a new 'Lets Introduce Ourselves' thread as we have many new members now <i>and</i> being as our old one is in Cyber Heaven somewhere! LoL ;)

I am Janice, and I have been a Dis'er for about 3 and a half years now, stumbling quite accidentally upon this site whilst searching for info on travelling to Florida! I have been a Moderator for almost 18 months now and have learnt so much!

I am married to Chris for 28 years - we have two Children, James who is 25 and Katie who is 22. Their love for all things Disney is growing, all be it very slowly!

We have been to Florida 5 times now, and I am having a 'Girlie' week in May with my Co-Moderator Shirley ( :D :D )

I have made many friends here, both UK and US, and look forward to getting to know more of you :) :)

So............over to you...........

[DisneyAli]

Hi my name is Alison and i live in Essex. i too came across the dis whilst looking for information on florida, i had only been with a computer for about a month when i joined the US dis and jancie kindly pointed me in the direction of the Uk dis with the questions i asked. i have been a member of both boards since sept2001.

unfortuatley we have no children, have been married for nearly 10 years and have 4 cats left out of the 6 original.

We are off to florida again in november this time for 3 weeks to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary and my dh 50th birthday. roll on roll on!!!!

I have found these boards to be very helpful and informative on several issues i have wanted to know about. i dont think you can beat first hand information and experiences.

Looking forward to getting to know everybody again.:earsgirl: :wave:

[CarolynU]

HI I am Carolyn, married to Roger with two teenagers, Rebecca and Simon. We also seem to have adopted my daughters' boyfriend John who now lives with us. We are all Disney mad. In fact my son is taking a gap year prior to uni, and is off on July 10th to Epcot as a cast member on their International Programme. He will be out there for a year, so please say a big hello to him should you meet him. Carolyn

[Aprilimgoing]

Hello I'm Tanya and im going i april........14 days...........Married two girls 20 & 18.
One off to university in spetember, the other one off in May to do nurse training

Going to Orlando in april for a week away with a friend for a girly week away.....been on the Dis site since January.


Love all the ineractions and information that you get on here


Tanya

[Angeluk]

and Hi from yet another "Essex Girl":D

Angel here, married to Vince, with one lovley daughter Rebecca (Becky) aged 14 last Saturday. A typical teenager (eek!!!)

I work here in sunny Southend overseeing the borough Libraries.

Been a member of DiS since last January and we've been to WDW 5 times, with our next trip booked for next easter.

I've made so many friends on the site and learnt so much, can't imagine it not being here now!

:cool: :D :cool:

[floridamum]

Hi everyone,

I'm Christine, I live in South Yorkshire with my DH, my DS and my three DDs. I have a lovely golden labrador named Toby who is my youngest "child"...well, he thinks he is!

We're all currently in full-planning mode for our fifth trip to Orlando in November/December of this year...we can't wait.

I love looking in on all the DIS boards and hearing from all my DIS friends, theres a real sense of community on these boards and always help and advice when you need it.

[WebmasterPenny]

:wave:

I'm Penny, I'm 32 (33 in May :eek: ) I live with my other half Simon who I've known for just over 11 years now. I can't remember when I first found the DIS as I lurked for a while...infact it was a thread just like this that got me to register! So come out, come out all you lurkers ;) That was in December 1999 and I've not looked back! I became a Moddie just over a year ago and I love that too :) I can't begin to say how many friends I've made here and I just LOVE DIS meets, both here and at the World :D

I work in for a magazine publisher in the West End of London, typesetting low class adverts for high-end quality magazines, LOL. Fortunately, inbetween deadlines, I have plenty of time to DIS ;)

I started my love for Disney when I went to DL California for a daytrip - I didn't know what hit me as, if I recall, I didn't even buy a guidebook...just turned up at the gate! Since then I've been to DL Paris twice and WDW 5 times, plus I have a trip in May, another trip in August where I am SO excited about trying a Disney Cruise, and fingers crossed, if I can get a cheap flight I'll be going back in December. I can hardly believe that I'm contemplating 3 trips in 1 year :eek: Thank god for Annual Passes and the DVC is all I can say :D

So, who's next? :)

Penny :)

[Astrid]

I'll be next Penny! :)

I'm Astrid, 40 last August, and have two kids, Carys, daughter of 6 and Bryn, son of 9. I live on the outskirts of the New Forest though am originally an Essex girl!! ;) Oh, and I also have a mad Staffordshire Bull Terrier Dog called Phoebe.

I love going to WDW and discovered the US Dis site in August 2000 when looking for information for my '01 trip. I've just come back from 2 weeks on-site which was wonderful but, sadly, have no plans to return as yet.

I run a cleaning business with my friend which fits in with the kids and means I can pay for my Florida trips! I've met some lovely people from Dis on the various Meets I've been too and have made some very good friends too! Thank you! :)

Next person please .....

[thefatman]

I've done this before somewhere.
DAve (42) married for 20years this Oct 16th to Bev(40 in May, Catering Manager),DD Nicola (6 going on 16), James (4 youngest in class but biggest !)
Working for myself my main work is computer graphics for televison programs, also earn a living directing cheapo music videos & corporate videos for hotels etc, cd rom programming, and now designing and producing DVD's, though seem to spend all my time on the boards:).
Passion for Orlando,( and talking about it :) ) have owned a villa there for 11 years and been visiting since 81.
One day I'll get to live there ;)

[Allin]

My turn then,
I`m Alan (45 in August),DW is Linda (42),we have been married for 24 years,have 4 sons and 1 daughter,2 grandchildren with another on the way.We live in Essex (No,I don`t wear white socks and loads of jewelry).I have been a fireman for 15 years and Lin is a clinical support worker ( Auxiliary nurse in English money !).We also have an old but mad Staffordshire bull terrier.
We have been to Disney twice,both times on site at AS.The way we work it is take one of our children at a time.First trip was on our own so that means another four trips before we are on our own again.I have been on the Dis since last year and have found no end of valuable info.
I have also met some great people .
Who`s next then ?
Alan

[squitty]

This is De ja Vous...;)

Ok I guess I'll go next then.

We are Michelle (36) and Neil (35). :wave:
We have 2 lovely girls, Natalie (sweet 16, not!) and Stephanie (8). We have been married 15 years now. We live in Newcastle upon Tyne. We also have two labradors, Oscar who is golden and Monty who is black.
We have been members on the Dis boards for almost 2 years having registered on the UK Dis first then coming over here.
Our first trip to WDW was back in 1992 and that was it as they say we were hooked. We try to get back as often as we can. :)
Unfortunatley we dont have a trip booked for this year as it is proving difficult as DD1 is sitting her GCSE's, so we will have to wait and see.

We too have met some really nice people which would've been impossible without these boards.;)

[BevS97]

OK, I'll go next. I'm Bev (33) married to Phil (39) for 6 years. we have one daughter Katie who is 4 1/2. I found the Dis over a year ago when I was searching for info for our 'once in a lifetime trip' last May. Needlesstosay we are now booked up for our 2nd trip this June.

I work as a computer programmer, when I am not reading the boards (which isn't often LOL) and Phil is a student in Building Management and also works for North Tyneside Council buildings department.

We live in North Shields, which is near Newcastle upon Tyne.

Bev

[SpottyDog]

Hello !

Dave (45), Valerie (40), Gaz (14) and Julie *aka Pluto* (12).

We live in Spennymoor ,Co Durham and have been to WDW three times. Have got to wait 'till Nov 2003 for our next trip and it seems so long since we were last there.

Me and the kids have season tickets at Sunderland and V has no life to speak of!

We have a foldin camper (American.of course) and enjoy camping breaks in the warmer months.

We've been on Dis for just over a year and have made lots of good freinds. Been to two Meets and they were great fun.

[Sue F UK]

OK, me next.

My name's Sue (obviously! ) aged 32. I discovered the DIS last December when I bought Simons excellent Orlando guide for my Mum for Xmas and had a sneaky peek through it first.

Married to Jorge with one DD Rebecca aged 6. We own and manage a Hotel in Stockport.

Our obsession with Disney started in California on honeymoon in 1994 and we have since visited the 'World' 8 times. DD has only been 6 times - a beginner!!

This year we are buying our very own Florida dream Villa and will continue to visit whenever time and money will allow.

[Lakul]

Now me

I'm Kerry (42) fantasticly happily married (he told me to put that!!) to Roger (43) for 16 years. We have 2 sons Darrel whose 14 and Joshua is 11. We have an manky old cat called Zade whose 16. We live just outside Chichester, West Sussex.

I work at Tesco and Roger is a computer consultant.

Our first visit to Disney was in May 1998 and we have been to Florida 3 times since then. We loved it so much we bought our own villa. Our next visit is in August this year and we can't wait.

Happy Easter

[Briggsy]

Its my turn next

Hi I'm Julie and I became a member this week. I'm 43 married to Rob and have 2 children Andrew 16 and Laura 13. We live in Bridgend South Wales.

I met Kerry when we both bought villas on Highlands Reserve within a few days of each other in December 2000. We have been friends since.

Our first visit to Disney was Easter 1993 and have made 6 visits since. Our next holiday is in July but first I have to get through my son's GCSE and my daughters SAT's.


Julie

[Edayy]

Me Next:D

My name is Eda and i am 25, i have been married to Turgay 32 for 5 years!!! See us below!! I am the blonde one!! We work together, we have our own online sports book, we are originally from London but for the last two years we have been living in Alderney in the Channel Islands for work purposes, i am a city girl at heart so did find it diffcult at first but hurray we are relocating back to London in a couple of months.

I have been dising for the last two years and have made some absolutely fantastic friends and a big Thanks to Simon for mentioning this site in his book and that lend me spending most of my spare time here!!!

My first experience of Disney was when i was 16 and went with my parents and little brother and was hooked!!! The following year we went to DL California and a couple of years agao we went to Disneyland Paris. Since i have met DH i was constantly telling hime how wonderful Florida was so Christmas 2000 Dh and i went on our first trip togther and i am happy to say he agreed with me......

We don't have any trips planned yet as we are going on a 11 night western caribbean cruise this summer leaving from Fort Lauderdale but i have serious Disney Blues at the moment...................

Love you all guys!!!!

Eda

[Kevin Stringer]

Right!

I'm Kevin. 44. Wonderfully handsome, incredibly intelligent, the athletic build of a 21 year old, but the wisdom of a sage. Oh, and modest. (Janice, Shirley and Penny can keep their opinions to themselves at this point please).

Married to Tammy. 38. Not a bad old girl really. Let me buy into the DVC, so I suppose I'll stick with her. She keeps threatening to register with the DIS. I can only hope this does not happen or my cover is well and truly blown!

Children: India (11) and Georgia (8).

We've been to WDW 8 times, staying at such varied places as All Star Sports, All Star Music, All Star Movies, Caribbean Beach, Dixie Landings, Port Orleans and the Boardwalk. (Thanks to DVC!)
We have enjoyed 3 DIS meets to date and are looking forward to a least a couple more this year! Unless they are tee-total!

Kev

[AlisonB]

Me next (although I don't know how I can follow Kevin LOL!!)

Alison aged 35 married to Shaun aged 40 (also known as Bonzo!) - been married for 15 years this September. We have 2 DDs - Alexandra aged 8 and Laura aged 6.

I've got several jobs at the moment - the main ones being for Tesco (part time) and in Systems Support for the NHS (also part time).

Just love WDW - but we're not going back til Easter 2004:rolleyes:

[Lemur]

I'm Simon. I'm 28, live in London and work in national radio.

Formerly a Swansea boy ( so 'Bore Da' to all the Welsh people on here ), and a big piece of heart will always be in my hometown ( the rest is in Florida ).

I'm single, no kids ( although I'm a big one ), but looking forward to being a Dad one day - all I need now is the other half of the baby making team !

I've been reading the DIS boards for about 12 months now and thought that it's about time that I joined in.

I've been holidaying ( and now doing some work too ) in Florida for about 10 years now, and I'm hooked.

I try to go out there at least 3 times a year.

Looking forward to ( hopefully ) being welcomed into the DIS family.

:earsboy:

[Allin]

Lemur,
There is no hopefully about it.May I be the first to welcome you to the boards.I know what you mean about lurking and I am sure that a lot of us started that way.Who knows,you may find the other half of the baby making machine,on here !
Best wishes
Alan

[jana]

Hello, I'm Jana. I've been here a little over 3 years. I found the DIS when planning a trip to WDW.
Age well a true lady never tells that now do we ;). I'm a hair/ tanning salon owner / stylist. I have a son that is 7. We both absolutely love Disney and plan on moving to Fla some day.

I also met my best friend and partner ( Vernon) on these boards. We'll be together 3 years in May. As they say it all started with a mouse LOL.

[Matts Mom UK]

Hi I'm Janice (otherwise known as Matts Mom, as DS is registered)

I'm 50 (today) married to Paul 48, have 2 sons, Matt (14) and Jamie(12)

Both Paul and myself work for our local council, (myself part time )
Have been lrking on these boards for years before Matt persuaded me to register.
Am currently in planning mode for our trip in May - will be meeting BevS for an illuminations cruise. This will be our 5th "once in a lifetime" holiday to Florida. We've also been to DLP 3 times. May be California one day?

Janice:bounce: :bounce:

[Hilary]

HI :wave: I'm Hilary and I've been a DISer for about three years and a moderator for the last nine months or so - and I <b>love</b> it all :)

I'm married, with two DDs aged 17 and 13, we live in Swansea, although I'm originally from SE London (so that's evened things out with Lemur moving <i>to</i> London <i>from</i> Swansea!).

We've been to Florida six times as a family (and I managed to sneak in a seventh trip without them ;) ) and are planning our next trip this October with a whole bunch of DH's family as well.

We joined the Disney Vacation Club last year and I can't tell you how excited I am at the prospect of spending the next 40 years planning return trips to my favourite holiday destination!

[Nita]

Hello I'm Anita
married to Ted have two boys Todd (13) Zak(7)
first found this site back in Oct last year while getting info for our 1st trip sept 2001
we were hooked straight away and are returning Jan 2003

We love our holidays sooner have memories than money :D
We have a camper van. If we have any free time and we are away ;)

[Mrs Dazzle]

:wave:

Hi - I'm Annie (41), married to Darryl (Dazzle on the Dis, 42), DD Katie (9). I work in PR until July and Darryl is a Sales Manager.

We live in the New Forest - beautiful today with the sun shining!

I originally come from London (yeyyyyyyy), but moved down in 84. I am a QPR fan (NO sympathy, please), fanatical motor racing fan and really don't like Michael Schumacher. DH is fanatical Arsenal supporter (brainwashed DD so she thinks she is too).

I first went to Orlando back in 82 - my brother's then girlfriend "treated" me for my belated 21st. It started out as a long weekend trip to Disney World, because that was my lifetime's ambition (it ended up being 4 weeks of bliss travelling around Orlando and down to the Gulf Coast on the way home from Miami). When I saw Cinderella's castle I decided that if ever I had children, I would hopefully take them there. Well, we've only got the one, but my "holiday of a lifetime" came in 1998 - accompanied by MIL (but that's another story.....). Suffice to say, we've been back each year since to make up for that trip and off again this October.... can't wait

The DIS site is almost like a family member thingy - we used to get excited when we first joined last June when "famous" people like Hilary, Bonzo, FatMan Dave etc would reply!!

We just love it:p

[Fantasia Sam]

:wave:

I have a great sense of deja-vous here ;)

Well I'm Sam (short for Samantha, my gender has sometimes been a bone of contention on these here boards but I am well and truly female :earsgirl: )

I am 32 (33 in April). I have been on the boards since May 2000 although you wouldn't know it from the number of threads I DON'T seem to have posted! You will notice that my favourite disney character (see below) is one that represents me well - they say that owners look like their dogs......well I think we should start thinking about whether or not we emulate our favourite disney characters :jester:

I work and live in Wimbledon in Human Resources for an e-business solution and IT training Company which is a laugh. I get to be responsible for all the recruitment for the company which is scary.

I made my first trip to Orlando in 1996 as a pre-wedding holiday and got hooked. Always wanted to actually stay on-site and the dream has come true for my 5th trip in early May when I am staying at the Yacht and Beach Club - yeah:D. I am also hoping to attend the DIS-Con II in early December so fingers crossed for that one.

I have attended several DIS meets and intend on attending more as I just can't get enough of you all :p :p

So C U all on the boards.......next.....

[BONZO]

The DIS site is almost like a family member thingy - we used to get excited when we first joined last June when "famous" people like Hilary, Bonzo, FatMan Dave etc would reply!!

Annie - you'll make us all BLUSH !


You hit the nail right on the head - this is a GREAT community and long may it remain so - It's the reason why, 1 year on, I'm still here!

Simon (Lemur) - just wanted to add my "welcome" to the boards!

Enjoy - the "locals" are friendly.

[Carol Ann UK]

Hi Everyone.

I'm Carol, (44), married for 24 years, and have 2 DS aged 17 and 14.

I found this site after my DH bought Simons book as a Christmas Prezzie in 2000 in preparation for a holiday on October 2001. I lurked for a little while until joining the old UK Dis boards in April 2001 I think.

Everyone one here is truly friendly and helpful, and it really is a community.

I live in Bognor Regis, West Sussex and work full time for the local County Council as a Pensions Administrator, and my DH is a Paramedic.

Our 1st visit to Orlando was in 1997 when we stayed at Allstars, and we went again last October when we stayed at the Rodeway Inn on International Drive.

Not sure when we might be able to go again as we moved house last week.

But here's hoping!!

Carol

[PigSoldier]

Hi everyone!!!

I'm Suzi, 17, I've been posting on the Teen Board for as long as I can remember, but I'd like to post here more often :)

I've been to WDW twice, and I'm going to DLP for the fourth time this July.

My favourite film ever is Sleeping Beauty, I think its the most beautiful, magical film ever made. My favourite characters are Maleficent's goons, which is how I got my username.

Hopefully, I'll be able to get to know all of you a lot better,

Suzi
:D