Something kinda cool....

[DisneyKevin]

I dont usually do this because it seems a little self-serving....but this is kinda cool and I wanted to share it.

You should read this thread....

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2276891

But you have to read it from the beginning....and notice the time stamps on the posts.


Just a feel good thread.

[Launchpad11B]

Alicia read this earlier today. Good work guys. :thumbsup2

[DisneyKevin]

Thanks Paul.

And I am feeling froggy tonight.:thumbsup2

[A.Mickey]

Wow, Shirley and Norm and DU are definitely some special people! That is awesome!

[Mr. Plutes]

There are good people out there.
Good job by all!!!

[TMcDwyer]

Thanks for posting this. I never go on the cruise board forums and I would have missed it. :love:

[exwdwcm]

wow, but as i posted there, not a real shock, i know both Shirley and DU go above and beyond to help others, customers or not. :thumbsup2 now that is the real disney spirit at work.

[SamSam]

Kevin, thanks so much for posting this here. What a great, heartwarming story....one I would never seen if you hadn't posted it here because I am never on the cruise board.

[cocowum]

I read this to Paul earlier today and I was floored! I actually teared up at the end. :goodvibes John, you are awesome!!! :thumbsup2 Great job DU and Shirley! You guys rock! :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2: What an awesome story! :goodvibes

[WaltD4Me]

Thanks! I have warm fuzzies. :goodvibes

A nail biter with a great ending. :cool1:

Why do you think posting the link self serving? :confused3

[TSWJan78]

As I said on the thread.... If anyone asks why they should use a travel agent I am pointing them to this thread!!

You all rock!!

[DisneyKevin]

Why do you think posting the link self serving? :confused3

I dunno......it's a little "look how cool we are" and that makes me a little uncomfortable.

[WaltD4Me]

I dunno......it's a little "look how cool we are" and that makes me a little uncomfortable.

Pish posh.

We all already know how cool you all are and it was a great "feel good" story. I really appreciated reading it and would never have seen it if you hadn't posted it here.

[Tink rules]

I dunno......it's a little "look how cool we are" and that makes me a little uncomfortable.


You have the same humility that Shirley and Norm do.. you don't do what you do because you have to... you do it because you care...

Great Story and :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: to everyone involved!!!!!

[BriarRosie]

I didn't know who Shirley and Norm were, but by gosh, I'd want them to be on my side if I'm ever in a jam!

Well, I'd want John and Kelsie in on the action, too, I'd imagine. ;)

I figured it was a happy ending, or Kevin wouldn't have posted here. Gave me the warm fuzzies. :goodvibes

[Tink rules]

Shirley and Norm are from the Perfect Gift.. the ones who make the great baskets for the cruises...

I've heard great stories of how they've helped people who were stranded by storms and such... and you're right Lori...I'd want them on my side!!! :thumbsup2

[georgemoe]

Feel good is right Kevin. Awesome! Thanks for sharing. :goodvibes

[mommyceratops]

:love: :banana:

Wow! It was like a suspense book!! I am so happy they made it!

What a way to prove to a DH the Disboards and DU rock!! :cool1:

[2xcited2sleep]

Unbelievable story! Amazing. Thanks for sharing. I don't think it's self-serving at all. But I do think you guys are pretty cool! :)

[AnneR]

I posted on the other thread - this is an amazing community. Kevin don't feel self-serving.

What I can't believe is that I was on the boards on and off all day yesterday and was oblivious. Not that I could have done much.

Now we know why John is the "genius"

[wishspirit]

Pish posh.

We all already know how cool you all are and it was a great "feel good" story. I really appreciated reading it and would never have seen it if you hadn't posted it here.

My words exactly Lisa

There is nothing wrong in being proud of what you do, and the lengths you go to help people. It's one of the many reasons why we love you guys! :lovestruc

[Disneybridein2k3]

Kevin - thank you so much for sharing! This story brought tears to my eyes. Shirley is such an angel!
ETA: I only read to page 3 when I posted and finally finished reading. Wow - DREAMS ROCKS!!!!!! You guys are just amazing!!! Just thinking about it brings fresh tears to my eyes. Stories like this one are the reason why The Dis Rocks!!!

:disrocks:

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

That is a great story Kevin. Thanks for posting the link. We already knew you were cool;)

[starwood]

I read this thread this morning and was heartbroken when I thought their trip was ruined and was practically in tears at the resolution. You guys rock.

[adsrtw]

I agree, I don't think this was self-serving at all. I cried through the entire thread (had my purse stolen and it was a horrible feeling, can't imagine it happening while on vaca). I can imagine how helpless they felt not knowing what to do. Sometimes we need to lean on somebody for help, support, and guidance. Clearly, The DIS has quite a few people who are willing rise to the occasion time and time again (no matter what the situation may be). Kudos to Shirley and the DU team for helping this family.

[kc5grw]

I don't think the post is self-serving, but I do think that everyone needs to keep things in perspective. Everyone involved did a great job in trying to help make it possible for the trip to continue. I think DU went above and beyond what a typical TA may have done, but, and this is a big but, if the purse had not been found, in time, with IDs intact, they would not have been able to board the cruise. It's great that everything worked out as it did, and the folks involved definitely deserve kudos for the assistance they were able to provide.

[Minnie Lor]

But you guys are cool! :thumbsup2 Excellent example of Dreams Unlimited commitment to service.

[wdwscout]

Thanks for posting the link Kevin- that was a true nail-biter!

I haven't used Shirley and Norman's services before, but will seriously consider them for our PCC2.0 cruise. :thumbsup2

In case anyone else wants to know more about them- here is the link to The Perfect Gift (http://www.theperfectgift.cc/). I had a devil of a time trying to find it on the site! (Thankfully) The DIS does not put sponsors and advertisers in your face- so it takes some digging to find them.

Everyone involved (including the CM who found the purse!) went above and beyond.
I'm proud to be a member of this great family! :goodvibes

[dpuck1998]

You know what they say, If ya got it flaunt it ;) right Paul!! :woohoo:

[Launchpad11B]

You know what they say, If ya got it flaunt it ;) right Paul!! :woohoo:

What are you talking about? :confused3

[dpuck1998]

What are you talking about? :confused3

The ladies, if they got it, flaunt it! Or would you prefer they hide it? :banana::banana:

[Launchpad11B]

The ladies, if they got it, flaunt it! Or would you prefer they hide it? :banana::banana:

You extracted ladies flaunting it from this thread? You are a sick man indeed. Not that there's anything wrong with that. :thumbsup2

[dpuck1998]

You extracted ladies flaunting it from this thread? You are a sick man indeed. Not that there's anything wrong with that. :thumbsup2

I should have quoted Kevin's post, but was just commenting on him feeling weird about promoting DU for a good deed. Try to keep up Captain triple bogey :)

[Launchpad11B]

I should have quoted Kevin's post, but was just commenting on him feeling weird about promoting DU for a good deed. Try to keep up Captain triple bogey :)

Sorry, I'm easily distra..........SQUIRREL!!!!

[dpuck1998]

Sorry, I'm easily distra..........SQUIRREL!!!!

Nice! :rotfl2: Are we going to get in trouble for hijacking this thread? We are just keeping it at the top of the the board right? Right??

[TMcDwyer]

Sorry, I'm easily distra..........SQUIRREL!!!!

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[tinkbutt]

so cool I am in Awe!!

[Cyrano]

Kevin so glad that you shared this story :goodvibes

[katscradle]

Wow! What a great ending.

I was so happy to know they made it! :)

[Cherinva]

Kevin, Thanks for sharing this. I don't think it's self serving either. This is the kind of thing that needs to be shared...with all the 'bad' stuff out there, it's nice to know that there are still wonderful people who will go the extra mile to help those in need. It's also an eye opener for those of us who are going to WDW and on cruises to be extra careful of the surroundings and protect our valuable documents because there are not so good people also.

Kudos to all involved.

[kbelle8995]

So glad this had a happy ending. Bravo. It's nice to know there are people out there who will lend you a helping hand.:goodvibes

Bravo to Shirley and all those involved. You have a great group there in Orlando.

[sc9500]

Way to go to all involved ...

WE ALL NEED this kind of chicken soup for our souls..

Kevin - DU should get a 'Magellan" or whichever award is the travel equivalent for the thread alone !

[zipuzee]

So I stumbled onto the pod boards for the first time and find this link and read thru all of the other link. All I can say is WOW. Wow..this is why I love these boards. Cheers to all that turned a bad experience to an extraordinary one.

[cdotla]

That was *completely* cool. Thanks for posting that Kevin!:goodvibes