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chell

11-12-2005, 11:57 PM

Hey everyone. Hope you don't mind a hetro chick joining in your thread.

My favorite people to go to the parks with are my sister and her partner. Since I can't technically call her partner my sister-in-law I call her my sister, she is my family and I love her just like she grew up with me so to me sister fits her perfectly. You wouldn't believe the people I confuse when I call her my sister. :confused3

Anyway, they are in the process of trying to adopt two adorable little boys. I can't wait until the adoption process is complete and Aunt Chell gets to go along on the boys first WDW trip. :flower:

disneynutt1225

11-13-2005, 02:07 PM

Wow, we're up to 500 posts! What's everyone up to on this sunny, mild Sunday afternoon (well, it's sunny and mild in Jersey anyway)? I'm supposed to be packing away my summer clothes because we're moving in a couple of months...but I can't gather up the energy to do it, LOL.

OrlandoMike

11-13-2005, 02:16 PM

Taking a break from cleaning here, the weather here in Orlando is great today. Was thinking about hitting EPCOT tonight, but I hear the crowds have been terrible. Might just go over to I-drive for dinner, a new place I wanna check out.

T&KHayes

11-13-2005, 02:17 PM

Hello to all! :wave2: We were curious about gay days at both WDW & DL. Can anyone tell us where I can find more info as far as upcoming dates, etc.? If this info has already been posted somewhere in this thread I apologize for the duplicat questions, but as I am already on these boards waaaaayyy to much my partner would kill me if I sat here and read for hours when I could just post! :rotfl: Thanx for any info!

disneynutt1225

11-13-2005, 02:30 PM

Just found two websites - one had the dates for '06 in Orlando up, but the other didn't yet.

http://www.gaydays.com/

www.gayday.com

And this one has the dates for Disneyland:

http://www.gayday2.com/html/home.html

HTH!

OrlandoMike

11-13-2005, 02:32 PM

It's always the first Saturday in June at the Magic Kingdom, and now pretty much the week before and the week after. The two sites above are the ones to check. There are lots of events for both men, women, and mixed crowds.

T&KHayes

11-13-2005, 02:37 PM

Hey thank you sooo much for the quick response's!! :goodvibes I will check out those websites when I get back...have to run & get x-mas lights! :cheer2:

OrlandoMike

11-13-2005, 02:40 PM

Christmas lights? What about thanksgiving? LOL

disneynutt1225

11-13-2005, 02:42 PM

Hey thank you sooo much for the quick response's!! :goodvibes I will check out those websites when I get back...have to run & get x-mas lights! :cheer2:

No problem! Christmas lights already?? Wow!

Saxton

11-13-2005, 02:42 PM

Great pictures Sue!! I had done parasailing on Castaway Cay, and loved it. I would like to try it at WDW also, it looks like you get great views!

Hazy :earsboy:

Hazy - thanks! It was great getting a view of everything from the sky. So you've done a Disney Cruise? Some friends just got back and they loved it. I might have to add that to my ever growing list.

OrlandoMike - it's a nice day here too ... at least for this time of the year. I got all my yard work done this weekend, should be the last time for a while since the snow will be coming soon. On the plus side now I can count down to my Dec. trip!

OrlandoMike

11-13-2005, 02:49 PM

You should be able to get a lot done in Jersy.....heck the entire state is down here! The parks have been packed!

As far as Christmas lights, I live in a very heavly spanish populated neighborhood, and many of my neighbors have been putting up lights this week. I usually wait till the day after Thanksgiving.........but then again, I'm against white shoes after labor day......EVEN IN FLORIDA! LOL

bubie2.5

11-13-2005, 03:55 PM

chell

11-13-2005, 04:39 PM

Hello Bubie! :wave:

Viki

11-13-2005, 04:47 PM

hi guys it's great to see the thread so active. In terms of Sunday afternoon activities, I am sitting here watching a bad sci-fi movie and sipping a white russian (I prefer my martinis). I was suppossed to be off this morning, but instead I visited the next church I'll be serving, acted like a good parson, played with the kids, made nice with the adults, and planned our next meeting.

In the meantime we're in countdown mode for our Disney trip and getting a wee bit nervous that the parks appear to be so crowded. I sure hope the crowds dip a bit the first week in December. I would not want our friends Danny and John - first time WDW goers and one a bit reluctant (OK, really reluctant) - to be overwhelmed. In any event, I have the skills to navigage busy parks so it will be all be good in the end.

Have a good one. (My dear partner just made me a black russian - much better! but still not a martini)

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

disneynutt1225

11-13-2005, 04:49 PM

Bubie2.5, I love your signature - if only some people in my life would take that into consideration, LOL.

OrlandoMike

11-13-2005, 09:33 PM

Well, it's after 9:00 on Sunday, we're all watching Desperate Housewives right? LOL

Viki

11-13-2005, 09:48 PM

Well, it's after 9:00 on Sunday, we're all watching Desperate Housewives right? LOL

I am! Oh my goodness, Edie and Susan's ex are getting back together after Susan and ex had great sex! OUCH!

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

OrlandoMike

11-13-2005, 10:02 PM

Damn that show! It's so addictive! So the question is.....how do I tastefully back out of my 8:30 dinner on the Disney Wonder next week to sneak back to the room to catch it? LOL

Viki

11-13-2005, 10:13 PM

Damn that show! It's so addictive! So the question is.....how do I tastefully back out of my 8:30 dinner on the Disney Wonder next week to sneak back to the room to catch it? LOL

Oooh, ooh, and then Edie says, "I just want you to know Susan, I won!"

Good luck with that sneak thing, and I'm sure you'll be fine because this is like the most private place in the world you could post your intentions! :rotfl2:

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

OrlandoMike

11-13-2005, 10:34 PM

True North

11-14-2005, 01:10 AM

Wow! Away one week and this thread is going crazy! New people, exciting stories! I want to play here more, but sadly, I was informed by DH that maybe writing my essays for law school is a little more important then "planning" a disney trip that is almost a year away. Oh well... He is asleep and I am having a glass of wine, and sneaking onto the DIS. Yay me!

True North

11-14-2005, 01:15 AM

My dear partner just made me a black russian - much better! but still not a martini :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

Viki! My partner is fast asleep, and your is making you black russians!?!? Lets trade right now. I'm out of wine, and haning out with the matriarch of the homothread sounds like a good time to me!

nordkin

11-14-2005, 08:39 AM

If they were smart they would set up a buffet in one of the clubs and show it live on TV! Guess I'll have to figure out how to run the VCR! LOL

One other funny cruise thing, last time we sailed on Carnival, they had a "Friends of Dorothy" meeting the first night. Right there in the Plan of the Day! "Friends of Dorothy.....8:00 Main Bar"

We went and yes it was a gay meet! Too cool to meet freinds the first night!

I have been trying to set up a Friends of Dorothy Meet for the September 17, 2006 Disney cruise and so far we only have two other couples. Maybe the closer we get to the cruise the more takers. It is a thread on the cruise meets board. We have always been very successful at meeting other gay couples on board because my partner is so outgoing she just goes up, intorduces herself, and then introduces me as her partner. That sure leaves the door open for any number of responses and we have met some wonderful people we still keep in touch with years later.

Viki

11-14-2005, 09:38 AM

Viki! My partner is fast asleep, and your is making you black russians!?!? Lets trade right now. I'm out of wine, and haning out with the matriarch of the homothread sounds like a good time to me!

Woo-hoo, I am "straight-sober" right now - I mean, it IS the next morning - but that's just too funny - "matriarch of the homothread." I could add that to my business card... congregations would love it!

As it happens, my partner - after making me black russians and then - thank God - switching me back to a real drink (a dirty martini), passed out on the sofa with one of our border collies, leaving me to watch a special on Saturday Night Live in the 80s - "acting" "genious!" After that I woke them both up, put everyone to bed, and finished watching - REALLY - "The Wizard of OZ." Really, complete with "Surrender Dorothy" writ large across the heavens. After that, things devolved into something to do with hobbits and wizards and now I am up and having to work - a lot - all week. Sigh.

Well, things could be worse. I could be writing essays for law school!:cool1:

Have a good one guys.

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

OrlandoMike

11-14-2005, 10:20 AM

You really want to trip out? Make an adult beverage, a pretty strong one helps a lot! Put in the Wizzard of Oz video or DVD. Put Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon CD in the CD player. When the MGM lion roars for the third time start the CD and turn down the volume on the TV. WHEW! Like being back in the 70's all over agian!

T&KHayes

11-14-2005, 03:03 PM

I have been trying to set up a Friends of Dorothy Meet for the September 17, 2006 Disney cruise and so far we only have two other couples. Maybe the closer we get to the cruise the more takers. It is a thread on the cruise meets board. We have always been very successful at meeting other gay couples on board because my partner is so outgoing she just goes up, intorduces herself, and then introduces me as her partner. That sure leaves the door open for any number of responses and we have met some wonderful people we still keep in touch with years later.

Good for her & you! We went on our first cruise this last month and we went with some friends. They are all straight, not that it matters to us. But it would have been nice to meet other lesbian/gay couples while on board. We aren't planning to go back till sept. or Oct. of 2007. But I would be thrilled to participate on oue next cruise. Guess we will have to wait and see! :teeth: We are very out...but it seemed to me that other couples that I noticed on the ship did not seem so. That always makes me feel a little uncomfortable to approach. I'm sure you will get more interest closer to the sail date!

nordkin

11-14-2005, 03:12 PM

We are also very out. My partner is on the Executive GLBT task force for IBM and I am on the task force for my company, a major utility in Virginia, so it is easy for us to approach others. On the August Repo cruise we met several other couples and we all decided to do the Sept 17, 2006 11 day together. Our kids got along very well with all of them. As a matter of fact our 20 year old daughter was giving advice to the adults on how to help their children and referred them to COLAGE and Family Week in P'town. She and her two brothers have been great about our relationship. We adopted them 13 years ago and we have been together for 18. Boy how time flies.

chell

11-14-2005, 03:28 PM

We are also very out. My partner is on the Executive GLBT task force for IBM and I am on the task force for my company, a major utility in Virginia, so it is easy for us to approach others.

Just want to say yay to both of you. Recently I was reading one of my sister's magazines (I can't remember which one) that was listing the top GLBT companies. Those are the companies I want to go out of my way to support. It is so great that they support all of their employees and make them all feel comfortable. Too bad there aren't more of those around. :rolleyes:

joanjett1976

11-14-2005, 04:07 PM

Cute family pic T&K Hayes :earsgirl:

4:01PM, at my desk, the first Montreal snow is imminent. :cold: Which may explain why I have been sleeping like a bear recently (the animal, not the large hairy men!).

45 left to go until we leave for WDW. Since I was, ahem, forced to extend our vacation by a day, I need to make two more ADR's. Probably lunch at le Cellier and dinner at Wolfgang Puck (upstairs dining room) as well as adjust our magical express information.

I think this thread needs more photos :wave: Let us see you!

Viki

11-14-2005, 04:43 PM

I think this thread needs more photos :wave: Let us see you!

You're right, Gen. My partner just bought a new digital camera in aniticipation of our upcoming WDW trip (17 days and counting!), so I promise lots of photos of food, people, and the World!

Hey, Angela, are you and your friend back yet?

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

True North

11-14-2005, 05:39 PM

4:01PM, at my desk, the first Montreal snow is imminent. :cold:

Update: 5:30 and according to my weather report it is actually getting warmer in Montreal! Hurray!

Viki, yeah.... ummm.... clearly I didn't notice your post was from hours earlier. Let's just say, I might have been a little happy when I started posting last night. ;)

Friends shouldn't let friends drink and DIS.

mickeem

11-14-2005, 06:02 PM

Friends shouldn't let friends drink and DIS.

Lol.. that is too funny.. as I sit here with my american Molson Candian, watching spongebob (how many hours of this is too much??), surfing the DIS....

Trying to get every last new bit of info in my head before our trip!!

Viki- I just bought a new Digital also, waiting for it to arrive, to practice, practice, practice.... How many pictures are too many??

________
Traci

T&KHayes

11-14-2005, 07:12 PM

Thanx JoanJett...back at ya! :teeth: That's awesome nordkin! I work for Starbuck's and one of the main reasons I took the job is because they have partner benefits. Living in a small (mostly Republican) city, finding any job that will acknowledge us and then also extend the same benefits is hard to come by. It's so nice to be me and be embraced in the workplace! :flower: I agree more pics :Pinkbounc ! Here's another of us from our Oct. DCL trip!

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c89/hayes818/KimTiffSm.jpg

Viki

11-14-2005, 08:08 PM

Viki- I just bought a new Digital also, waiting for it to arrive, to practice, practice, practice.... How many pictures are too many??

Indeed! My partner, sitting here playing with her new digital as we "speak," tells me I'm gonna have to bring my laptop with us if I have any hope of taking the number of photos I want to. Apparently these little wonders have limits. Who knew??????

And, yes, I find the the combo of drinks and Dis intoxicating!
;)

Unfortuantely, this evening, I am all business!

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

joanjett1976

11-15-2005, 10:42 AM

TrueNorth you lied to me pirate:
It is snowing this morning!

Digital cameras are wonderful! I usually bring with me a few high capacity memory cards (256MB) and end up taking about 600 pics during the week!

T&KHayes: Yakima! Never visited but I did go to school in Olympia in the late 90's. I really do miss Seattle and would live there again. And eat a lot of incredible fatty foods at the Puyallup Fair...

Urbanation, are you back?

Saxton

11-15-2005, 08:30 PM

Viki - definitely get another card for your digital camera ... it's much easier than hauling a laptop around. I had to take a laptop with me on my last trip for work and I'm going to try to go without it this time. Memory cards are pretty cheap now and you'll be happy with the additional storage space in the long term.

OK, tonight is my turn to drink and DIS! I'm supposed to be clearing out my cupboards since I'm getting my kitchen remodeled but after about 1 hour I lost interest ... so now I'm enjoying a glass of cab and planning my next trip (less than 3 weeks!!).

Yeah Urban - where are you? You didn't come back from vacation and immediately start to work overtime at The News, did you?? We've heard rumors about you going crazy and we want the details!

True North

11-15-2005, 09:17 PM

TrueNorth you lied to me pirate:
It is snowing this morning!

Okay, it was getting warmer last night! I was sad too to see the snow. And it wasn't even snow. You can play is snow! This was a slushy white mess. I hid Mark from the window all day so he wouldn't want to go play in it. I might have to go join the "bad parent" thread... :scared:

Urban must come back soon! After hearing he runs and dances to Kelly Clarkson makes me want to be his best friend.

Viki, I have to agree go get a big memmory card. They will save your life when you go on a trip. I guess enough people have said it, but I just remember my first outing with my digital. After 1/2 an hour at the zoo, I realized I could never live with that 32mb card.

Viki

11-15-2005, 09:40 PM

chell

11-15-2005, 09:46 PM

OK!!!! My partner just flashed me her 525 mb memory card, but with my urgings, backed by your insistence, she's going to bite the big one and purchase 1 GB's worth of memory card.

Enough?

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

If you can try to get one next Friday at Best Buy. They are supposed to have a 1GB card for $39.99. That is probably after rebates. Still what an amazing deal!

Viki

11-15-2005, 10:52 PM

If you can try to get one next Friday at Best Buy. They are supposed to have a 1GB card for $39.99. That is probably after rebates. Still what an amazing deal!

Oooh, thanks Michelle, I'll pass that on - right now DP is passed out on the sofa as I surf the net while watching Boston Legal. I had to work late tonight, so it's taking me awhile to come down. Still, it's another work day tomorrow, so it's to bed.

So... anyone going to be down when we are, 12/2-12/11?

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

PennyW

11-16-2005, 11:00 AM

So... anyone going to be down when we are, 12/2-12/11?

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

We'll be getting in the morning of 11/30 and will leave the morning of 12/4. Less than two weeks to go! :Pinkbounc

OrlandoMike

11-16-2005, 04:19 PM

OK girls, enough already! LOL Where are the boys? Did someone say bear? YUM!

But seriously...things down here are great! I might even have to jump on the pool for all of you up there in snow country! Not usually a pool guy after Labor Day but it's been nice lately, and I'm doing the "dirty martini" game! LOL

The "World" has slowed down a little now that "Jersey week" is over, but my location has been slammed, who knows why?

Just wanted to say hi, and as always if you need any "Friends of Dorothy" qustions answered about the area let me know. Hope all of you are well!

And yes, get the memory card, the Lap Top tag along is bad news!

Mike

Viki

11-16-2005, 07:52 PM

We'll be getting in the morning of 11/30 and will leave the morning of 12/4. Less than two weeks to go! :Pinkbounc

Any chance of meeting up on 12/3 for a drink? We'll be at Epcot, having dinner at the Rose and Crown (6:50) and then catching Illuminations (9:30).

Mike: I'm glad to hear the crowds have thinned. That's a little bit of a relief!

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

Saxton

11-16-2005, 08:16 PM

OrlandoMike - keep the temperatures up and the crowds down! I'll need some warm weather - the temp. here dropped from 60 down to the 30's today and we have rain (turning to snow) and very heavy winds. The wind almost took me as I was walking from the parking ramp to my office this morning ... and I wasn't even trying to do my Mary Poppins impression! ;)

Viki - I'll be down 12/3 -12/10, staying at OKW this trip. Maybe we can meet up for a drink (no dirty martini's for me!).

PennyW

11-17-2005, 09:29 AM

Any chance of meeting up on 12/3 for a drink? We'll be at Epcot, having dinner at the Rose and Crown (6:50) and then catching Illuminations (9:30).
:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

Viki,

Let's plan on it! :flower: Would you want to meet up before you guys have dinner, for a drink in the Rose and Crown pub? We're pretty flexible that day, so just let me know!

Penny

mickeem

11-17-2005, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by Viki
Any chance of meeting up on 12/3 for a drink? We'll be at Epcot, having dinner at the Rose and Crown (6:50) and then catching Illuminations (9:30).

Hey we will be at Epcot that day!! No plans for dinner, this is one day with no ADR's PS's or whatever they are calling them.
We would love to meet up too.. Just let us know!

_____
Traci

PennyW

11-17-2005, 01:29 PM

Hey we will be at Epcot that day!! No plans for dinner, this is one day with no ADR's PS's or whatever they are calling them.
We would love to meet up too.. Just let us know!

_____
Traci

Sounds good to me! We can meet either before or after Viki's dinner reservations. Whatever works with everyone :earsboy:

joanjett1976

11-17-2005, 01:32 PM

Cute! Everyone is pairing off and meeting other dis'ers!!!

Viki

11-17-2005, 03:54 PM

Cool! Let's all meet (anyone else lurking out there who would like to join us?)

Penny, Sue, and Traci: How about 5:30 PM at Rose and Crown for a drink or two on Saturday, Dec. 3rd? Our ADR is for 6:50, so that should give us a chance to chat. Let me know. We'll be there. There will be 6 of us - even without posted photos, you won't be able to miss us - two caucasian women, mid 40s, two causasian men, early 40s, and two african-american teens, one boy, one girl (16 and 17). One of our guy friends is British so we're happy to be taking him "home" to the Rose and Crown for his first meal at the world!

Mike: Yup, so far, it's an all-girl meet, but the two gay male friends I'm bringing will provide SOME balance!

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

belle_of_the_ball

11-17-2005, 04:15 PM

omg...i figure ill post this here in fear of people bashing one of the greatest guys i know....

i have a friend...his name is matt......he is a senior, i am a freshman. We met in a drama camp for highschoolers and became the best of friends right off the bat. People made fun of him in the camp non stop for being gay. I think thats what makes him...him..and i love him so i wouldnt have him any other way. We were broken hearted thinking we wouldnt see each other...then we found we had acting together in school and were only too happy knowing that we'd still be supporting each other in our acting careers. So the other day he wasnt in school...nothing new..he could graduate right now if he really felt like it..so he doesnt have to come to school Every day. Yesterday he was absent...blown away...there was no way he'd miss two days in a row. So i went to his work after school to see him....and he came in with his DP crying....he was diagnosed with lukimia....wow..shocker for me and him we just held each other and cried....so he came to school today. He didnt have a group to perform with so he made me go....he got to see me one last time..i did my best just for him...and i made sure he would laugh...both knowing it would be for 6 weeks before hed be back...so for the few minutes i had before id be late..we hugged and he said one of the most powerful things that had me crying "you are the only person ill miss too much for words..and i know im the only person who you will hit with a fake imaginary cymbil..but remember keep acting everyday for me...im not gone..just on temporary leave and i need you to keep me in prayers and in your passion...remember that i love you..but i need to get better, so you go off to your froshie classes and i will be back."

and then i cried and we hugged

i miss him to death already and i still have six weeks.....so i want to know if youve ever had a DP with a illness such as this and how did you cope..because his DP and i are still keeping in touch...can you please say a prayre for matt...the greatest guy i know...

PennyW

11-17-2005, 04:17 PM

Penny, Sue, and Traci: How about 5:30 PM at Rose and Crown for a drink or two on Saturday, Dec. 3rd? :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

Sounds great! I'm looking forward to it. Is it too early to start packing? ;)

Penny

PennyW

11-17-2005, 04:24 PM

can you please say a prayre for matt...the greatest guy i know...

I'm very sorry to hear about your friend. Hang in there. I'll keep you both in my thoughts.

raddyroo76

11-17-2005, 04:46 PM

Viki

11-17-2005, 06:12 PM

Hello, I am so excited to find a gay thread! I will be coming to the world on Dec 4-9. I have pretty much planned my days, but havent really heard much about the nightlife. Of course I would love to find a bear bar (yes I am mickey loving bear), but cant find one. Any suggestions would be great! :earsboy:

Welcome! You might think about Thursday night for Pleasure Island activities. We'll be there that night. If you see us, give us a wave!

And, OK, guys what is up with BEAR thing?

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

Viki

11-17-2005, 06:16 PM

Belle, I am very sorry about your friend. I've walked with many friends, family, and parishioners through many serioud illnesses and it's never easy. There isn't any one right thing to say or do, what's most important is that you are there to listen. Hugs are good too! What's really good is that he sounds like a figher with a really good attitude.

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

Viki

11-17-2005, 06:18 PM

Sounds great! I'm looking forward to it. Is it too early to start packing? ;)

Penny

Maybe a tad too early to pack :) but I am definitely shopping, picking up all the odds and ends a girl needs in the World!

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

OrlandoMike

11-17-2005, 07:47 PM

Darn guys, I have to work on 12-3 till abut 7:00......anyone meeting for a margarita to catch Illuminations? I could meet ya then. I usually catch them between Mexico and Norway, great view you can get at the last minute after grabbing a Margarita!

Belle, I'm sorry to hear about your friend, but keep in mind, at his age, and with the treatments they have these days, hopefully you should have him home very soon, and you can introduce him to all of us!

Raddyroo - PM me and I can send you directions to a great Bear Bar in Orlando if you have a car. PI is pretty gay on Thrusday nights, but mostly younger Disney employees........you know, the kind that dance in front of the Castle, not really the Bear scene! LOL (If you want to see bear CM's check the boys out on BTMM and Splash!) WOOF

Glad to hear all of you are getting excited about comming down, the Christmas decorations are almost all up!

I just noticed there is a Chat room set up for tonight at 9:00. Are they nuts? Will and Grace is on at 9:30! LOL but anyway, does anyone know how to set one of these up? If so maybe we could all chat live some evening.

Take care all.......

Mike

Viki

11-17-2005, 07:52 PM

Darn guys, I have to work on 12-3 till abut 7:00......anyone meeting for a margarita to catch Illuminations? I could meet ya then. I usually catch them between Mexico and Norway, great view you can get at the last minute after grabbing a Margarita!

LOL but anyway, does anyone know how to set one of these up? If so maybe we could all chat live some evening.

Take care all.......

Mike

Hey, Mike, why not come by the Rose and Crown after you get off work? We'll be chilling there a couple of hours and then catching Illuminations from wherever. Meet up with us, pull up a chair, have a cold one, and we'll figure it out.

I have no clue about how to set up a chat, but let's do it!

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

OrlandoMike

11-17-2005, 07:58 PM

That works! Everything is better with a cold one........

Heck after a few cold ones I may start telling Disney "war stories!"

LOL

Viki

11-17-2005, 08:03 PM

That works! Everything is better with a cold one........

Heck after a few cold ones I may start telling Disney "war stories!"

LOL

It's a date! See you then. And we'd love to hear Disney war stories!!!

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

OrlandoMike

11-17-2005, 09:28 PM

I'm old school, I got more war stories than Carter's has liver pills!

By the way, was that a great Will and Grace or what?

Any episode with Beverly Leslie is a classic!

Hazy

11-17-2005, 10:06 PM

Viki

11-18-2005, 08:12 AM

Darn!!

Why can't you all be there the following week?!?!? I don't arrive until the 11th! Plus I will not be there on a Thursday for gay night at PI! Is this poor planning or what? Oh well, there is always next time.....

Hazy :earsboy:

We're all on a steep learning curve on this one. CLEARLY, we have to start coordinating our vacation plans! :rotfl2:

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

OrlandoMike

11-18-2005, 08:31 AM

The first week in June is always reliable for the gay crowd!

PennyW

11-18-2005, 09:09 AM

CLEARLY, we have to start coordinating our vacation plans! :rotfl2:
:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

I agree!! :rotfl: We could really have a big group if we planned a trip!

Question - what kind of clothes should I pack this time of year? Shorts & t-shirts for the days and jeans & sweatshirts for night? It's been pretty cold here in GA (let me clarify, for GA it's been cold ;) ) the last couple of days with highs of 50 and lows 30ish.

joanjett1976

11-18-2005, 09:13 AM

Raddyroo - PM me and I can send you directions to a great Bear Bar in Orlando if you have a car. PI is pretty gay on Thrusday nights, but mostly younger Disney employees........you know, the kind that dance in front of the Castle, not really the Bear scene! LOL (If you want to see bear CM's check the boys out on BTMM and Splash!) WOOF

Mike

:rotfl2:
At DL Paris, all the gays were stationned at Big Thunder, boys and girls. Cute little cowpoke costumes...Maybe they were anticipating the Brokeback Mountain trend!

nordkin

11-18-2005, 10:10 AM

Belle, I too am sorry to hear about your friend. I too have gone through serious illnesses with friends and family members and the best advice actually came from my brother who was dying of AIDS. He told me to be available to listen, hug him when he needed a hug, be available in the way he needed me, and continue to talk to him as I did before he was ill. The most profound thing he conveyed to me was he would rather I cried with him and not hide it from him. I have practiced these same things with two friends and my father and all three of them thanked me. Hang in there, talk to other people about your feelings, and don't be embarassed to cry. You and your friend our in our prayers.

bubie2.5

11-18-2005, 10:59 AM

T&KHayes

11-18-2005, 11:13 AM

*Wishes for plane tickets to go to the meet* :wizard: Dang...still no tickets! Wish we could join you all! I am sure it will be a blast and we will just wait here for all to get back and share all the juicy details! :teeth:

PennyW

11-18-2005, 11:24 AM

I'm so bad with this stuff. How do I make my sig picture smaller? :rolleyes:

ForTheLoveofDisney

11-18-2005, 11:57 AM

I agree!! :rotfl: We could really have a big group if we planned a trip!

Question - what kind of clothes should I pack this time of year? Shorts & t-shirts for the days and jeans & sweatshirts for night? It's been pretty cold here in GA (let me clarify, for GA it's been cold ;) ) the last couple of days with highs of 50 and lows 30ish.
Hi Penny,
Just wanted to say that when we go to Disney the last week Nov/first week Dec. we pack a mix of clothes like you say shorts & t-shirts for the days and jeans and sweatshirts for the night. There have been times when we've needed the jeans and sweatshirts for the days :cold: . I love going this time of year in my opinion it is the best time to go but packing for us travelers at this time of year is the worst because unlike when you go in the summer and you know the weather is going to be hot, hot, hot and you only need shorts and tee's you never know about December. Hope this helps. I've checked weather.com and the 10 day forcast for us is saying 70's but you know how that could change :rolleyes: .

Have a great trip!!

mickeem

11-18-2005, 12:54 PM

Boy, I miss the boards for a few hours, and there were a ton of new posts!!

Viki, Penny, Sue, and gang..
Brenda and I will be there !! 5:30...
We will also be at the Ad. Club many nights during our stay (11/30-12/4)
Maybe we'll spot some of you before our mini-meet!

Packing?? Yes, I have started to do that!! 11 more days!!
__________________
Traci

PennyW

11-18-2005, 01:24 PM

We will also be at the Ad. Club many nights during our stay (11/30-12/4)__________________
Traci

Maybe we'll see you there! We're planning to hit Pleasure Island on Thursday the 1st.

Poohsmommi

11-18-2005, 01:42 PM

Forgive me for not reading thru all the posts, but I'm at work and really shouldn't be on this board right now LOL My partner and I will be at MVMCC on Tuesday, November 29th with my 8-year old. Anyone else going and would like to meet up?

T&KHayes

11-18-2005, 02:32 PM

I'm so bad with this stuff. How do I make my sig picture smaller? :rolleyes:

Penny, I went to photobucket.com and uploaded my photo's there. Then once you get them up you can resize the image and then copy the IMG line and post it in your sig. It made it a lot easier for me than using photo shop and then trying to figure out what code to use to post it. :teeth: Somebody else might have a different way that may be easier but that's how I did it! BTW great car...Someday...I will have a mini? lol It's my dream car

PennyW

11-18-2005, 04:47 PM

Penny, I went to photobucket.com and uploaded my photo's there. Then once you get them up you can resize the image and then copy the IMG line and post it in your sig.

Bless you! Now we don't look quite so gargantuan!!

True North

11-18-2005, 04:57 PM

Is that actually your Mini?? If so I am soooo jelous! I have wanted one for so long!

mickeem

11-18-2005, 05:53 PM

Penny...
ok, two of you, one mini.... hmm.... Do you get to share it??? lol.... :teeth:

PennyW

11-18-2005, 06:22 PM

Yep, it's my MINI :) I've had it a year now, and would highly recommend them to anyone...they're just so darn fun to drive. Linda will drive it every now and then, but I'm not a very good passenger, to put it mildly ;) so she prefers when I'm not along for the ride.

Viki

11-18-2005, 07:39 PM

Mini: I had lunch today with a dear friend who drives a mini-coupe (spelling?), and it's so darn cute that if I were in the market for a new car I'd be tempted, but I'm afraid I still owe my allegiance to my lime-green VW, turbo-powered beetle!

TV and drinks: Well, I really can't complain about anything can I? In less than two weeks, we're headed towards to the Land of the Sacred Mouse, my partner just grilled us some steaks on the barbie, I made an iceberg salad dripping with bleu cheese and bacon bits, while she whipped up a couple of dirty martinis. Life might be better somewhere else, but you couldn't tell it by me! :banana:

Mini-dis-meets: You all are invited to join us August 25-Sept 3; we'll be back in the world, celebrating our 20th anniversary and we sure could be talked into a couple of monorail and/or Boardwalk celebratory circuits! :Pinkbounc

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

OrlandoMike

11-18-2005, 07:59 PM

Would you please stop with the dirty Martini's! Just got home from work and flipped on the TV to find out that Gamma, the latest tropical storm, will probably ruin the Disney Cruise I am leaving on this Sunday. Looks like the only way out of this depression is a few gin soaked olives while I pack..........

OK everyone, say a prayer to the gay gods............Judy Garland, Ethyl Merman, Rock Hudson, Waylond Flowers........round them all up to make this storm go away!

PS. If you really dig Blue Cheese stuffed olives let me know, I'll bring some to EPCOT for ya and you can have a great dirty one here in Mouse Town! We have a place here that sells the best one's ever!

Viki

11-18-2005, 08:06 PM

Would you please stop with the dirty Martini's! PS. If you really dig Blue Cheese stuffed olives let me know, I'll bring some to EPCOT for ya and you can have a great dirty one here in Mouse Town! We have a place here that sells the best one's ever!

Well, Mike, let's put it this way - I'm on my second DM, so, yes indeedy those olives would be a great "welcome home!"

But we really do have more important matters to attend to: we HAVE to get you on that cruise. I'm praying and I have an "in" so let's see how effacious we and the whole pantheon of gay gods can be (and what, btw, is Steve Martin's story????? If he's not gay, he darn well should be!)

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

chell

11-18-2005, 08:07 PM

Mike I'm hoping that storm will not get in your way. You know how unpredictable these things are. Hope you have a fabulous time on your cruise.

True North

11-18-2005, 08:36 PM

TV and drinks: Well, I really can't complain about anything can I? In less than two weeks, we're headed towards to the Land of the Sacred Mouse, my partner just grilled us some steaks on the barbie, I made an iceberg salad dripping with bleu cheese and bacon bits, while she whipped up a couple of dirty martinis. Life might be better somewhere else, but you couldn't tell it by me! :banana:

I'm starting to worry about this thread. It is supposed to be the gay-friendly thread, however I seem to be growing a crush on Viki. Every thread that she mentions food or drinks makes me want to be right their beside her.

It seems like everyone in Montreal is getting a MINI. I don't know if it is because we have randomly small streets, or becuase they are just so cool. I want one so bad, but DH says it might not be the most "family friendly". I don't like to think of that stuff. I like to think of how fun it will be for me to drive. Oh well... I guess when I make no money, I can't really ask for expensive cars. :)

OrlandoMike

11-18-2005, 08:36 PM

Thanks guys. My DM#1 is watered down to the point it's pertect! That's what I call Magic!!! I'm looking at it this way, if the weather is rough I'll just order them from room service by the pitcher! LOL

I do hope we can stop in the Bahama's, I was looking forward to a little slot machine action. Missing Castaway Cay would be ok if we have to skip something........hey maybe they will divert us to Key West! YOO HOO! pirate:

Viki

11-18-2005, 08:57 PM

I'm starting to worry about this thread. It is supposed to be the gay-friendly thread, however I seem to be growing a crush on Viki. Every thread that she mentions food or drinks makes me want to be right their beside her.

Oh, my God, that's just toooooo funny. :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

TAG FAIRY: Hey, girlfriend, listen up: I HEREBY RELINQUISH ANY CLAIM AND/OR ENTITLEMENT TO ANY TAG YOU MAY NOW OR FOREVER WANT TO BLESS WITH ME, DESERVED OR OTHERWISE, TO TRUE NORTH, FOR SERVICES REDENERED!!! I AM NOT ONLY LAUGHING OUT LOUD, I AM BLUSHING!!!!!!!

Anyway, thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Anything you could do for him along these lines would be very much appreciated!

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

Saxton

11-18-2005, 09:00 PM

Boy, I miss the boards for a few hours, and there were a ton of new posts!!

Viki, Penny, Sue, and gang..
Brenda and I will be there !! 5:30...
We will also be at the Ad. Club many nights during our stay (11/30-12/4)
Maybe we'll spot some of you before our mini-meet!

This is very cool ... maybe we should call our group the "Friends of Disney". I may have some family obligations but I am definitely going to try to be at the Rose and Crown to meet all of you. I'll be the one drinking a Harp and enjoying the fact that I'm out of the snow!

mickeem

11-19-2005, 07:20 AM

I'll be the one drinking a Harp and enjoying the fact that I'm out of the snow!

Sue,
We will be able to spot you, because we will have the same look on our faces!!
We havent gotten the snow here yet, but it's coming!!

____________________
Traci

OrlandoMike

11-19-2005, 07:28 AM

Well kids Cruella, (yes I renamed this storm, I refuse to have a storm named after a letter of the Greek Alphabet ruin my vacation) seems to have moved or is moving a little south. Here is hoping for the best. I will be glued to the television all day at work today! I was hoping to get to a casino in the Bahamas, but looks like they may alter the itinerary a little to avoid this thing!

I'll bet Cruella drinks Dirty Martini's!

PennyW

11-19-2005, 10:11 AM

my partner just grilled us some steaks on the barbie, I made an iceberg salad dripping with bleu cheese and bacon bits, while she whipped up a couple of dirty martinis.

Viki - I'm thinking the next Dis-meet will be at your house! The menu sounds quite tasty! It's even making me want a dirty martini at 10am :earboy2:

You can tell I'm new to this signature stuff. I'll probably change it a dozen times. Fun to mess with! Hopefully, we'll get some decent pictures of the two of us during our trip.

Viki

11-19-2005, 11:04 AM

Viki - I'm thinking the next Dis-meet will be at your house! The menu sounds quite tasty! It's even making me want a dirty martini at 10am :earboy2:

You can tell I'm new to this signature stuff. I'll probably change it a dozen times. Fun to mess with! Hopefully, we'll get some decent pictures of the two of us during our trip.

Well, if you all are coming over, let's see if you like breakfast, since for the most part that's a meal that needs to stand alone, without the assitance of a martini, dirty or otherwise. What I just did was take bit of the leftover steak from last night and make a 2-egg steak, egg, and cheese omelette. Very yummy times.

Penny: I love your dogs; we are big dog people, with two border collies, one of whom we rescued two years back. On my lime-green turbo-powered beetle I sport a bumper sticker that reads: My border collie is smarter than your honor student. Apparently there's a whole lot of passive-agressive anger over all those honor students, because people are always honking, pointing, and giving me a thumbs up when I drive by. But, hey, maybe they've heard I can cook! :cool1:

Oh, well, enough fun. Now I have to master that sermon I'm preaching tomorrow!

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

PennyW

11-19-2005, 12:43 PM

we are big dog people, with two border collies, one of whom we rescued two years back.

Yeah, I'm a big dog person too. Always had them since childhood. We've had boxers, dalmatians, and now these gsp's. They are great dogs, but are a handful...very "busy" dogs. But life would be dull without them :paw: Border collies are supposed to be highly intelligent (and very active), right?

T&KHayes

11-19-2005, 01:39 PM

Here I am sayin prayers for Mike! He does board today right? Wish I was there with him...got my CC cd yesterday in the mail. I popped it in, heard the ships horn and started crying. My DP started giggling and gave me hug. I know I am a total goofball! :confused3 We are big dog people too. Here's a pic of our "other" kids.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c89/hayes818/IMG_0101.jpg

Saxton

11-19-2005, 03:51 PM

I don't think we have to worry too much about Mike ... I checked on the cruise board and he posted that he's going to get through Gamma (make that Cruella) with a pitcher of mai tai's and a tacky hawaiian shirt ... now we know that Viki and OrlandoMike are the people we want to hang with!!

Traci - it's starting to melt a little today. Your turn will be coming soon - I love the days when I call our Rochester office and you guys get hit but we escape it (of course usually those are the days that I have to GO to the Rochester office and the Thruway is no fun in a blizzard!!).

Viki - my reply to your email was rejected to I pm'd you.

mickeem

11-19-2005, 06:03 PM

Sue,
Oh yeah, I just got back from our Buffalo office the day before you guys got snow this week.. I got a call from someone at our Buffalo office, saying you have 1 1/2 feet of snow... It was sunny in Rochester.. lol.

Snowed here some yesterday... I have been checking Accuweather.com, since they have a 15 day forcast. Looking mighty good for the next two weeks in Fl... mid 70's, hey, I'll take it, anything above 50... lol!!
You can always tell us northerners in WDW in December, the only tourists in shorts(And white legs!!)..... lol...

__________
Traci

OrlandoMike

11-19-2005, 07:32 PM

No Mike does not leave till the morning! Had to "make magic" today for one more day! But dont fret about me......the DP informed me that we are not leaving till around 1:00 tomorrow, so I will have plenty of time to pack in the am.

So we all know what that means right? Disco Love Boat music and a Dirty Martini! YOO HOO! It's vacation time!

Love.........exciting and new.......come aboard..............we're expecting you!

Valentine

11-20-2005, 02:17 AM

Darn... another mini meet I'll miss... I won't be at the world until 1/4, I still have no schedule or anything, in fact I feel like it's going to be a very sad trip for me.

Hi raddyroo76, welcome to our little place here!

Hi Bubie.. I will be there from the 8th through the 13th.. perhaps you and i will be the january meet starters!! :) Why will your trip be sad?? Hopefully not!!! I can personally guarantee a smile and a good time if we hang out! :)

I hope all of you heading down now will have a GREAT time.. Even though the rest of us who will not be there with you all are terribly jealous that we are missing the very first meet of this wonderful little thread group we have formed!!!!!

Kathy

bubie2.5

11-20-2005, 07:17 AM

OrlandoMike

11-20-2005, 07:53 AM

A TALE OF THREE CATS........
Baby: "Something's going on, Daddy Joe has a suitcase out"

Frankie: "Don't worry, Daddy Mike doesn't have one out yet"

Baby: "Ya, but Daddy Joe made him sign paper work this morning on the kitchen table!"

Magic: "Did they put out food yet?"

Frankie: "Don't worry Baby Girl, Daddy Joe only has a small suitcase out"

Baby "Ya but now he is leaving for the gym, that's a sure sign he is going somewhere that has a buffet"

Frankie : "Oh no, now Daddy Mike is going to turn on the disco music real loud and get out the vacuum cleaner! I HATE THAT"

Magic: "Did he put out food yet"?

Baby : "I hate that noise too! And look now Mike is getting out a suitcase!"

Frankie: "Oh no........he's putting out food for three days.....I know what that means......paperwork, three days of food, Joe's at the Gym, THERE GOING ON A DISNEY CRUISE"

Magic : "Yes........LOOK AT ALL OF THIS FOOD"

All three sitting on the window watching the Daddies drive off.........."Hurry back, we will miss you! Can we have turkey when you get home?"

Daddys yelling back "Stay off the computer while we're gone and behave! We have friends on the DIS board watching you through the computer screen!"

The three of them yelling back..........."Ya, like Daddy Mike will put down the Mai Tai's long enough to notice!"

Well we're out of here everyone! Take care and I will write a TR when I get back. Looks like Gamma (er Cruella) has moved further south! Talk with ya then.

Oh by the way, I got some good gossip for our December meet! You will just have to pry it out me then! LOL

Mike pirate:

PennyW

11-20-2005, 12:38 PM

We are big dog people too. Here's a pic of our "other" kids.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c89/hayes818/IMG_0101.jpg

I love that picture! Who will win the epic tug of war?

Mike - Have a great time on your trip! :flower:

T&KHayes

11-20-2005, 08:38 PM

Penny- As if you couldn't guess... :teeth: ...Max (Rott) always wins. But, I think that half the time Bessie (Boston) thinks she does. She thinks she is a big dog like him! :rotfl:

Valentine

11-20-2005, 10:27 PM

Hi Valentine!!... Do you have a schedule? maybe I can "get away" from the family one day and have a meet. This is probably going to be my mother's last trip to wdw; I was invited by my brother and SIL, the last time we all went together they had 4 kids, they lost their 4th child 3 years ago, so it's going to bring back some memories.

Sorry to hear about the sad part of your trip! As far as I go.. No.. i don't have any plans set.. I am going solo.. I am walking/running(HA!!) the 1/2marathon this year... and that is the only plan I have so far.. other than that i just go with the flow... I will have a car and I will be making a trip to Universal here and there also.. but I tend to do many parks in one day.. I stop at the MK for a few hours.. than back to the hotel.. then perhaps off to Epcot for a bit.. then downtown Disney... My last trip I actually did Universal(both IOA andthe studios) and ALL 4 Disney parks in One day.. yes .. you heard it here.. of course not ALL attractions at all of the parks.. but I did hit the highlights... and I even got in some pool time! LOL!!

I would love to get together with you at some point over the trip.... Let's keep in touch and make it happen! :)

So.. what are everyone's plans for Thanksgiving?

Kathy

bubie2.5

11-21-2005, 08:03 AM

My last trip I actually did Universal(both IOA andthe studios) and ALL 4 Disney parks in One day.. yes .. you heard it here.. of course not ALL attractions at all of the parks.. but I did hit the highlights... and I even got in some pool time! LOL!!

:faint: :)

joanjett1976

11-21-2005, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by Valentine
My last trip I actually did Universal(both IOA andthe studios) and ALL 4 Disney parks in One day.. yes .. you heard it here.. of course not ALL attractions at all of the parks.. but I did hit the highlights... and I even got in some pool time! LOL!!

you crazy!

Hey everyone, have a drink for me at your Friends Of D..ISNEY mini-meet. And you will be atking pics, right?

I just managed to wrangle out a weekend in Los Angeles immediately following a work convention in Las Vegas in late January. So apart from shopping and trying to track down Lindsay Lohan in The Standard's hotel bar, me and the gf will be spending a day at Disneyland. :banana:

This will only be my second time there....I must have lunch again at the Blue Bayou (something that is sorely missed at WDW), brave the giant snake in the Indiana Jones ride, hear the yeti roar in the Matterhorn and ride the new Space Mountain! Hopefully the Monsters Inc ride will be opened at CGA!

Viki

11-21-2005, 05:21 PM

Border collies are supposed to be highly intelligent (and very active), right?

Yes, way too smart and very energetic. We knew when we took on the breed that we would have to devote lots of time to them. It's a great pay-off though - they are always fun, up for football, soccer, baseball, and of course frisbee!

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

Valentine

11-21-2005, 11:41 PM

:faint: :)

LOL! LOL! LOL !!! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

mickeem

11-22-2005, 08:29 AM

For those of us going to the World in a few days, I got a little excited this morning, and checked out Accuweather.. Thought I'd post my findings... (Okay, so I had some time on my hands this morning....)

7 more days, and I'm on a plane!

Tuesday Nov 29
Clouds and sun. Winds from the NNW at 4 mph. High: 72° (Real Feel: 74°)
Tuesday Night: Mainly cloudy with a shower possible. Winds from the SSW at 4 mph. Low: 52° (Real Feel: 52°)

Wednesday, Nov 30
Partly sunny. Winds from the NNW at 11 mph. High: 74° (Real Feel: 70°)
Wednesday Night: Mainly clear. Winds from the N at 8 mph. Low: 53° (Real Feel: 54°)

Thursday, Dec 1
Plenty of sunshine. Winds from the NNW at 3 mph. High: 75° (Real Feel: 77°)
Thursday Night: Patchy clouds. Winds from the SSW at 2 mph. Low: 53°(Real Feel: 56°)

Friday, Dec 2
A blend of sun and clouds. Winds from the WNW at 13 mph. High: 72° (Real Feel: 69°) Friday Night: Clear to partly cloudy. Winds from the NNW at 9 mph.
Low:48° (Real Feel: 47°)

Saturday, Dec 3
Sunshine. Winds from the NW at 4 mph. High: 70°(Real Feel: 72°)
Saturday Night: Mainly clear. Winds from the SE at 5 mph. Low: 50°(Real Feel: 47°)

Sunday, Dec 4
Mostly cloudy. Winds from the SSE at 17 mph. High: 70° (Real Feel: 65°)
Sunday Night: Rain. Winds from the SSW at 12 mph. Low: 50°(Real Feel: 47°)

Monday, Dec 5
Clouds giving way to some sun. Winds from the WNW at 11 mph. High: 69°(Real Feel: 67° )
Monday Night: Mainly clear. Winds from the N at 8 mph. Low: 48° (Real Feel: 46°)

Tuesday, Dec 6
Partly sunny. Winds from the N at 9 mph. High: 68°(Real Feel: 66°)
Tuesday Night: Mainly clear. Winds from the N at 6 mph. Low: 48° (Real Feel: 45°)

Viki

11-22-2005, 08:39 AM

That weather forcast looks great. Thanks for the info; we might have to take a dip in the BC's SAB pool!

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

PennyW

11-22-2005, 09:00 AM

For those of us going to the World in a few days, I got a little excited this morning, and checked out Accuweather..
I've been stalking Accuweather for a couple of days now. Who me? Ready to leave? NOW! :earboy2:

I am so ready to hit Tower of Terror :Pinkbounc

What's everybody's favorite ride/attraction?

joanjett1976

11-22-2005, 10:11 AM

I am so ready to hit Tower of Terror :Pinkbounc

What's everybody's favorite ride/attraction?

Tough question :earsgirl:
This would be my top five:
Tower Of Terror
Splash Mountain
Rock N Roller Coaster
Philharmagic
Space Mountain

Have a great trip everyone!

PennyW

11-22-2005, 10:28 AM

My last trip to WDW was six years ago, so there are several new attractions I'm looking forward to, including Philharmagic. But it's hard to narrow down to even five favorites!

Viki

11-22-2005, 10:36 AM

That FLA weather is looking better and better; I just got back from my daily 2.5 mile walk at 39 degrees with a steady rain (with my Mickey slicker). I guess I could hit the gym, and I will later in the season, but I really enjoy outdoor activities. Still, I'm pretty wet right now. :rotfl2:

Favorite rides/attractions: MK: Splash Mountain
Epcot: I like the Energy show with Ellen, but I'm
certainly eager to try Soarin.
AK: Safari
MGM: RockN'roller coaster
Epcot (WS): Eating!
Resorts: Chillin

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

bubie2.5

11-22-2005, 10:42 AM

What's everybody's favorite ride/attraction?

Space Mountain - MK
ToT- MGM
Test Track - Epcot
Kilimanjaro Safari and the parade - AK

mickeem

11-22-2005, 12:44 PM

Favorite Ride?? WOW. Not sure I have enough room here to list them all...

Hmm...
RNR RCoaster
Soarin
Spaceship Earth,
That Mexico ride-El Rio de Tiempo.. I love that thing!! lol (but I usually have a margarita with me)
Tower of Terror
Splash and space mountains
Hanted mans--
Wait, I cant go on.... it would be too long...
So, not sure I have a favorite!

_______________
Traci

jamieandben

11-22-2005, 01:50 PM

ALL of them
If it's Disney I love it!

True North

11-22-2005, 02:03 PM

Everyone!!!!! I have exciting news!!! I tired to phone Will but he is not in his office! I tired to phone my mother, but she wasn't home either! Why does everyone work during the days?!?! I don't want to just email people the news, so I will wait until I can get a hold of them. This means my DIS firends get to be the first people to hear the news!

:flower: :cool1: :banana: MARK JUST SAID "DADDY"!!!! :banana: :cool1: :flower:

Ahhhhhhhhhhh! I'm so excited. Well, maybe he said "dada-ee" but still I am impressed. Smartest baby ever!!!!

DavidUK

11-22-2005, 02:36 PM

This is not at all following the thread! just thought i'd say hey!

i haven't been looking at these boards for a while - too sad after i came home - but now i have a reason, my partner surprised me yesterday with a trip to WDW staying at the Animal Kingdom Lodge (savannah veiw!) for 14 days in July to celebrate me graduating University! how cool is that!

So just thought i'd, A, brag a bit! and B, say hi to you all, it's been cool reading all of the pages!

Have Fun
David
Putting the heating to the max in the cold cold UK

Saxton

11-22-2005, 02:47 PM

:flower: :cool1: :banana: MARK JUST SAID "DADDY"!!!! :banana: :cool1: :flower:

Ahhhhhhhhhhh! I'm so excited. Well, maybe he said "dada-ee" but still I am impressed. Smartest baby ever!!!!

That is great!!! And we promise not to tell Will that we heard it first! ;) But shouldn't his first word have been 'Mickey' or at least 'Disney'? Well, I'm sure that will come in time!

bubie2.5

11-22-2005, 05:02 PM

That Mexico ride-El Rio de Tiempo.. I love that thing!! lol (but I usually have a margarita with me)
:rotfl2: That explains it.

MARK JUST SAID "DADDY"!!!!
Are you sure? I think I heard him say "Bubie2.5". ;)

So just thought i'd, A, brag a bit! and B, say hi to you all, it's been cool reading all of the pages!
Hey! You're graduating, you're allowed to brag. Welcome David!! :wave:

Saxton

11-22-2005, 06:56 PM

David - welcome to our thread! Don't worry about going off topic ... we tend to wander a bit.

My favorite rides/attractions?
- Mission Space
- Soarin'
- Star Tours
- Muppets 3D (hey, it was a classic TV show!)
- Safari
- Big Thunder Mountain
- Haunted Mansion and Pirates (old maybe, but they still stand up well)

... and I could add a bunch more!

DavidUK

11-22-2005, 07:07 PM

ooooh if we're doing favorite attractions here's my list... ... ...

1) Tower of Terror! WOW love the theming and everything about it
2) Mission Space - never felt anything like it before
3) Buzz Lightyear - Because I always win!
4) Haunted Masion - I like to sing along!
and not really an attraction but - The Adventurers' Club Kungaloosh!

David
who should be writing a report on my installation!

T&KHayes

11-22-2005, 07:50 PM

Congratulations Noah & Will...if he knows now! hee hee That is so exciting! Now you are gonna really have to watch what you say..lol..it's kinda like having a parrot! :0)

disneynutt1225

11-22-2005, 08:00 PM

True North

11-22-2005, 10:10 PM

Thanks everyone!

Congratulations Noah & Will...if he knows now! hee hee That is so exciting! Now you are gonna really have to watch what you say..lol..it's kinda like having a parrot! :0)

haha! Yup, Will knows now. I didn't know how to tell him. It was kind of wierd. We had it pretty easy when it caming to "naming" Mark's two fathers. The joys of living in a bilingual country! My family is English, Will's family is French, so I am Dad and Will is Papa. This way the grandparents get to use their native language when talking about their son. (Yes, this language thing becomes tricking when I have the traditional French name, and Will has an English name) Anyways, I of course was trying to teach him "Papa" while Will was trying to teach him "Daddy". While Will got his wish, I got my name said. It just means I have to start working A LOT harder at getting him to say Papa! :D

Viki

11-23-2005, 09:11 AM

That's great news, Noah, congratulations!

David: Welcome to our thread; it's great to have you. We're staying one night at AKL next week for a first, quick "looksee" before moving over to our beloved BCV, and then we're back, right after you all, next August, for a proper 10-day visit. I'm very excited to see what we all think.

Have a good one, everyone, I'm now going to brave frigid weather for my daily walk so that I can propholatically work off 1/2 of one zebra dome! :rotfl2:

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

joanjett1976

11-23-2005, 09:29 AM

Congratulations True North! How exciting! Congratulations....

I would also like to add Mission:Space to my list of favorites but second time i rode it, the gf had just recovered from a labyrinthitis and the ride kinda did a trick on her. Let's just say she exited with a complexion the same color as the building itself!

jamieandben

11-23-2005, 04:27 PM

To All have a good thanksgiving! :wave2:

T&KHayes

11-23-2005, 08:20 PM

Yes...Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Gobble Gobble Gobble :scratchin come to think of it...maybe I could :teleport: myself to WDW and have a :mickeybar instead of turkey! Hmmm I guess it's just :wizard: thinking! LOL Have a good one and if you are there or on your way to WDW or DCL have a :mickeybar for me!

mickeem

11-23-2005, 09:17 PM

Have a good one and if you are there or on your way to WDW or DCL have a for me!

Mmmmmm!!! :mickeybar Turkey or :mickeybar....
I'm voting for the :mickeybar.
Can't have one until next week, but I'll do my best to have one for you!!

Happy Turkey Day Everyone!!

_______________
Traci

Valentine

11-24-2005, 12:08 AM

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE :) I wish everyone something to be thankful for ..... May you all have a day filled with love and laughter!

Kathy

OrlandoMike

11-24-2005, 06:28 AM

Hey everyone, I'M HOME! Had a great cruise, got up this morning to check on this site and it's so........FESTIVE! WOW!

The cruise was great, weather was a little rough, and we didn't get to Castaway Cay, but what the heck, they served two for one Mai Tai's all day! LOL

Speaking of Turkey legs, one night I was going back to the cabin and someone had left a half eaten Turkey Leg in the hall way! YUCH! ( I guess you would have had to cook thousands of these to really appreciate them)

The highlight was when we got on the ship, I said "Great, Captain John is on duty, he is a great guy" My DP said "ya right, like you know the captain."

That night a bottle of wine was delivered to the table "from the Captain". DP's eyes about bugged out. "See I told you I know him!" ha!

(He actually comes into my work location quite often, that's how I know him)

But the clincher was when I was invited to the bridge to blow the horn! That has to be one of the highlights in my 10 year career at Disney! What a feeling! It's so nice, after spending a year making magic for others, to have someone take time to make Magic for you! Gives you renewed strength in knowing that you really do work for a great company!

Well all, have a great Turkey day, take care and don't eat too much. We both work all weekend so we wont be cooking the big bird till Monday. If you watch the parade root for the Cadets (right before Santa) I marched with them when I was a kid.

Mike pirate:

Viki

11-24-2005, 07:43 AM

Mike: Welcome back and you're right, this board is unbelievable. WOW! :cheer2:

Using disney math (not counting the day you're in or the day you depart, because why would you???), we're now in serious countdown mode; 7 days and counting until we spend the night at AKL, concierge - both for the first time. That means I have lots left to do, including getting the right color scheme for our trip itinerary - holiday-ish, but not over the top. Tactful festive. I can see it in my head, but the color wheel won't give it up!

OK, not cooking today - the gang begged, but I begged off. The trip is too close and I don't know how to do half measures in anything! So we're off with my partner's sister and husband and their DD and her BF to dinner, but not till late this afternoon.

To those celebrating: have a great holiday. To those not: have a great day.

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

joanjett1976

11-24-2005, 10:23 AM

Happy thanksgiving to all my Disboard American Friends :earsgirl:

I would KILL for some sweet potato pie :cloud9:

DavidUK

11-24-2005, 10:33 AM

yes happy thanksgiving - just a normal thursday here in old blighty!!

Have Fun

David
not eating turkey!

True North

11-24-2005, 11:17 AM

Might as well be the third poster in a row not celebrating. Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends!

PennyW

11-24-2005, 03:53 PM

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! We're sipping a cold adult beverage and watching football (go Falcons!). My mom, and my partner (Linda), are in the kitchen working on dinner. Somehow they haven't noticed that I've slipped off to check this festive board :earboy2:

I hope everyone has a great day! :flower:

Penny

Viki

11-26-2005, 04:08 PM

Hey, how is everyone? There's no dirty martini in sight, but I am enjoying a bit of mid-afternoon orange liquer.

Mike: I know you're back from your DCL trip and have to work all weekend, but we'd love details of the cruise when you get a chance.

Angela: Hey, friend, are you out there anywhere or did the World claim you for good? We're going to be at KOP tomorrow, picking up a few last minute items before our trip, any chance you girls will be in the vicinity?

I'm also getting excited about our "Friends of Disney" mini-meets - so far it looks like a group of us are going to try and get together at the Rose and Crown at 5:30 PM on 12/3, Mike is swinging by after he gets off work, and some of us are going to try and meet up on Thursday night (12/8) at PI. For those who would like my cell phone number so that we can organize our meets, let me know at my e-mail address PastorViki@aol.com

What's everyone up to?

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

OrlandoMike

11-26-2005, 07:42 PM

Just got home from work here, and it's my Friday! Woo Hoo! But alas, I'll be up on the roof most of the day tomorrow putting up lights, so I'm going to lay low on the martini's, perhaps just a few beers! Besides after the cruise, I need a week at Betty Ford! LOL

The cruise was awsome. Great service, great table mates for dinner (all CM's but from all over the country) and the weather was perfect. The last day was a little rough, in fact too rough to dock at Castaway Cay, but what the heck, pull up a bar stool right? I ate more food in three days than I normally eat in a week! They have a really cool pirate show one evening now, pirates come swooping in on ropes from the smoke stacks right down to the pool deck, and they even shoot fireworks off of the ship, big ole fireworks, just like at the parks. I did get invited to the bridge, and that was a blast, and blowing the horn made me feel like a kid again, for those of you who know about the Disney Cruise Line horns, you know what I mean!

Well, let me go brain storm about what I am going to do with the lights this year. Last year it was a Nightmare Before Christmas theme, but the neighbors didn't really get it. So this year I think I'm going to do the Grinch!

Take care everyone, and see some of you at EPCOT soon.
Mike

mickeem

11-26-2005, 08:46 PM

Well, I'm still full from the turkey two days ago. Can't eat another bite!

Actually we are in the process of moving. Tomorrow is the last moving day, and Monday we are closing the sale on our house. Nothing like selling a house, moving, and going on vacation all in the same week!!! It's a little hectic in my house, BUT.. I do have all the Disney Clothes packed. First things first ya know!!

We will be on our way to WDW early Wednesday morning... and hope to see some of you at the Rose & Crown!! I am sooo ready for some vacation! :teeth:

_____________
Traci

OrlandoMike

11-26-2005, 09:00 PM

Hey guys, pack a sweatshirt for evenings, it's been cool at night.

For all of you yankees, it's still T-Shirt weather in the day.

Check the weather reports before you leave.

The place is decked out to the 9's for Christmas, your gonna love it!

Mike

mickeem

11-26-2005, 09:11 PM

Thanks Mike!!
Its 26º here now. Anytime I can get out of the house these days without a coat, is a great day!
So, I do have my sweatshirts packed!!

___________________
Traci

Viki

11-27-2005, 08:15 PM

Oooh! Oooh! I just learned that at 9 PM eastern time tonight the Food Network is running, "Holidays at Walt Disney World," focussing on decorations and food.

Given that I'm leaving in 5 days, it sure SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD OP FOR FOREPLAY TO ME!!!!!!!

Now, of course, I'm going to have switch back and forth with Desperate Housewives!

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

OrlandoMike

11-27-2005, 08:45 PM

Damn you! Now I have to tape Desperate Housewives or the WDW program!

Vicki, only you could refer to a show on TV about Disney as "foreplay"! LOL

raddyroo76

11-27-2005, 10:15 PM

WOO HOO just one week and I will be at WDW. We have decided to start our trip with MVMCP on Dec 4th. Anyone else going to be there? :earsboy:

MickeyDee

11-27-2005, 10:34 PM

Hey all...my gf and I are back (though still in separate states!!!!! :( ) from Vegas and just thought I'd let you all know that we LOVED Mamma Mia. Started off pretty cheesy, even for a musical, but got better and better. Great dance numbers. Cute, cute show.

Now, if I can just get my lady friend with me permanently again where she belongs, I would be quite content! :)

Hope everyone had a great holiday!

joanjett1976

11-28-2005, 10:31 AM

Viki

11-28-2005, 12:12 PM

How was that Food Network WDW holiday special? Unfortuantely Food Network Canada have not programmed it; anyone tape it?

This weekend was me and my gf's 3rd year anniversary! We just basically ate and made WDW plans. I also caught Walk The Line, has anyone else seen it?

Conrats, Gen!

While flipping back and forth between Desp and WDW, I didn't get to watch much of the special; the commercial sequences of both were synched to a tee and Bree was offing her ex-fiance, so I was torn!
:sunny:

What I did see of it I either loved or hated - hated how annoying Raven was being, loved everything about WDW and all the decorations we're going to see in just a few days. Anybody else see it? They're rerunning it all this week and I hope to catch it Wed night 8 PM EST.

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

mickeem

11-28-2005, 12:35 PM

Darn! I just checked and like you said Viki, Wed 8pm.... I will be in WDW, so I wont get to see it before we leave, but I Tivo'd it!!
So, when I get back, I can watch!

You guys getting a little excited??? I know a bunch of trips are coming up soon!!
I'm barely working, at work.... mostly Disney Surfing today. And tomorow?? Well, forget tomorrow... I will be only thinking of WDW, and anyone who wants anything from me tomorrow, well, they will just have to wait unitl next week....

Anyone else's work day- not really full of much work right before they go? lol :cool1:

_________
Traci

PennyW

11-28-2005, 04:11 PM

Our trip is finally here :Pinkbounc We'll be dropping off the dogs tomorrow with their sitter, and then hitting the road. We'll stay in Ocala tomorrow night and then should be at AKL around 10 or 11am on Wednesday!

I'm really looking forward to meeting with everyone on Saturday at Epcot.

(That cracked me up on Desperate Housewives when Bree fired the gun at George while he was serenading her!)

Penny

Viki

11-28-2005, 06:24 PM

bubie2.5

11-28-2005, 07:07 PM

Viki

11-28-2005, 07:32 PM

Yes, I meant to add that - per the advice given on this thread - my partner was at Best Buy at 5:30 am on Black Friday, all in order to pick up that great deal on the 1 GB digital camera card. So we are ready to take lots of pics. I'll only have to learn how to load them on to the board when we get back.

Thank you for the heads up on that!

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

PennyW

11-28-2005, 07:46 PM

Maybe someone can instruct me on how to load pics too. I am so bad at all that.

Weather question for Mike ... will we be wearing shorts and t-shirts during the day? Or is it cooling off somewhat? Packing dilemma! :confused3

Saxton

11-28-2005, 08:01 PM

Travel safely, everyone! I'll be heading down on Saturday. In the meantime I'm dealing with a lot of dust and discord since I'm getting my kitchen remodeled. I'm afraid to start packing too early ... might wait until Friday night for that!

Mike - it's your job to make sure it's warm for all of us!

PS: Made my reservations for next year's Food & Wine Festival today!!!

T&KHayes

11-28-2005, 11:11 PM

Ohhhhh I'm soooo jealous of you all...so bad I'm seeing green! lol :rotfl: Just teasin! You are going to have so much fun and I...like everyone else left home...will be eagerly awaiting all of your reports! I will be wishing you all safe & happy travels! http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c89/hayes818/SmWDW.jpgMy DP, DD & DS at WDW 10/05

mickeem

11-29-2005, 08:04 AM

OK, I just printed out my boarding passes. I'm packed, the babies are off to grandamas today (Lhasa Apso's).... hmm, what else is left??

Oh Yea, keep DIS Surfin for more news, and Holiday News.
Anyone doing the MVMCP On the 1st??

______________________
Traci

OrlandoMike

11-29-2005, 08:09 AM

WEATHER UPDATE

Days have been decent, mid seventies, and some scattered rain.

Evenings have been cooling down, a sweat shirt over a T-Shirt and shorts should be fine.

"On behalf of all of the Walt Disney World Cast Members.......Welcome!"

joanjett1976

11-29-2005, 09:50 AM

Have a great meet everyone!

Will everyone be visiting AK? I heard that some actual real life humans were spotted in the Expedition Everest ride vehicles and that the Yeti's claws had to be scaled back as he would be coming too close to the passengers. (Gulp).

:earboy2: :earboy2: :earboy2:

bubie2.5

11-29-2005, 09:52 AM

I heard that some actual real life humans were spotted in the Expedition Everest ride vehicles and that the Yeti's claws had to be scaled back as he would be coming too close to the passengers. (Gulp).

:faint:

nordkin

11-29-2005, 01:06 PM

I was just wondering how many of us have children. We have 3 and we did not become Disney fans until 1993 when we made our first trip to WDW and now we go every year with a few cruises thrown in as well. The kids are now 17, 18, and 20, but that has not stopped our trips. Every year as we are leaving they all ask when we are coming back. I for one am looking forward to the day we are taking our grandchildren.

True North

11-30-2005, 02:52 AM

There seems to be a lot of us with kids, but like you the kids tend to be older. I could be incorrect, but I seem to be part of the only gay male couple with kids in this thread. I would love someone to prove me wrong!

OrlandoMike

11-30-2005, 07:25 AM

I'd love to prove you wrong......

But wait, I live in Florida. Nevermind. :scared1:

Viki

11-30-2005, 10:16 AM

We have two teens - 16 and 17 and we're all so excited my daughter came down last night at 11 PM and asked if she could have something to make her sleep (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!). The answer, of course was no, but I sympathized. Gotta run.

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

DavidUK

11-30-2005, 10:28 AM

No kids here!! but as of tomorrow we can get married here in the lovely UK! of course that would mean my other 1/2 proposing! (not me i'm a student so he'll have to wait for me to afford a ring!)

but after hearing about your little one's first words i so want to have children - just in a few years when we can afford them!!!

happy holidays!
David
who has soooo much work to do!

T&KHayes

11-30-2005, 11:03 AM

Well...as you probably already know...we have 2...DD13 & DS6...contemplating another :confused3 ...I'm sooo happy to have 2 that are happy and healthy don't know if I dare try to atempt it again. :flower: But, I am totally missing the baby stage!! I guess I just have baby fever! lol :teeth:

nordkin

11-30-2005, 11:34 AM

but after hearing about your little one's first words i so want to have children - just in a few years when we can afford them!!!

As my parents told us many years ago, if you wait until you can afford children, you will never have them. It is definitely easier when you are more secure financially, but to me the most important thing you can give them is love and a stable family.

To all of you with children, I would highly recommend getting involved with Family Pride Coalition and participating in one of their Family Weeks. They are also a wonderful resource for local groups to get your children together with other children with similar families. It really helped my three and my daughter has established friendships with other kids across the country who she keeps in contact with.

Okay- enough of my soapbox. Everyone have a wonderful day.

SparklieSunShine

11-30-2005, 12:54 PM

Hello agian everyone! I have not been on here in a very long time. I am alive and well. (At least physically)

I hope everyone is doing well.

bubie2.5

11-30-2005, 01:19 PM

We're planning on adopting at least two ("maybe more" my partner says :faint: ) but with a diabetic dog, a business, and a sick mother... kids are going to have to wait a year or two.

SparklieSunShine

11-30-2005, 01:25 PM

I can not wait to have children. Me and the mrs. are still quite young, but we have been together for a while and would be married if it were legal. I am forcing myself to wait until I have a steady job and a place to live. I think that is reasonable. lol. Houses around us are extremely expensive so I am waiting until Kimberly has graduated school (next year) and then we are going to move.

We plan on having at least 2 no more than 3. At least there is no way we can have a "little suprise". :rotfl:

Where is everyone lately?

True North

12-01-2005, 03:05 PM

I have been missing the board. It is the end of the semester so I have been so busy with pappers and exams. I can't wait until the Christmas break. I look forward to reading Christmas stories instead of law textbooks.

Hazy

12-01-2005, 04:20 PM

I would love to have kids.....I just need to find someone to love first! Cold and alone here in New Jersey......although, I will be a little warmer in WDW next week!

Hazy

SparklieSunShine

12-01-2005, 04:36 PM

I look forward to reading Christmas stories instead of law textbooks.

I love Christmas stories! Thay make me feel all happy. I love this season.

joanjett1976

12-01-2005, 04:41 PM

Viki

12-01-2005, 08:04 PM

Well, we're in real countdown mode at this point. The kids are going to school tomorrow morning and the misses and me will pack, then steal the kids away from their academic studies an hour early, head down to Philadelphia International, hit the AKL for the first time three hours later for a quick overnight look-see, and then meet up with up friends at BCV after they fly in from OK and we all enjoy a 9-night stay.

Right now I'm so tired all I can think is hot tub, adult beverage from Victoria Falls, and a zebra dome. After that everything goes blank!

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

Saxton

12-01-2005, 08:15 PM

Viki - don't drink all the adult beverages ... save some for me! I leave bright and early Saturday morning and I haven't even thought about packing yet. Between work and my remodeling project I've started to think that maybe this wasn't the best time for a trip, but then I think maybe it's exactly the right time! Lots of adult beverages and the Disney Christmas spirit is just what I need. Have a safe trip down and hopefully I'll see everyone at the Rose & Crown.

Viki

12-01-2005, 08:44 PM

OrlandoMike

12-02-2005, 07:57 AM

BEEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP

The sound of the liquor truck backing into Rose and Crown! :rotfl:

SparklieSunShine

12-02-2005, 09:15 AM

You guys are making me miss the wonderful drinks I had at the AKL.

Viki

12-02-2005, 09:33 AM

You guys are making me miss the wonderful drinks I had at the AKL.

Ah... Angela, would you mind sharing which drinks those WERE???

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

True North

12-02-2005, 10:10 AM

Where do you go to school?

I'm at McGill. I love it becuase I can learn both civil and common law, with classes in English and French. While I am bilingual, I find I can get confussed with my French after hours of class.

It's no MusicPlus, but I still have fun :)

SparklieSunShine

12-02-2005, 04:49 PM

Oh geeze....You want names? lol. Let me try to remember....Well at the "Tiki bar" as I will call it at the pool they have a small list of drinks posted. I tried all of them and I became obsessed with one that was some sort of coconut, pineapple mix. Sort of a bay breeze, but frozen with other stuff mixed in. I'm not much help am I? They were amazing though. In my opinion the best I had down there. Well the Sake in Japan was good too.

While I am remembering has anyone ever eaten at the California Grill? I ate there on my last trip and we had a window seat with a perfect view of the fireworks and it so was so magical and the food was amazing! It was a little loud, but still romantic. That was the biggest highlight of our trip. The meal was not rushed it took a little over two hours and we just enjoyed the atmosphere, the view, and each other's company.

Also we experience no problems or animosity from anyone during our trip. We held hands a lot and gave each other little pecks now and then. It was fine! We could never do that where we live so it was very refreshing. The only problem was the Disney photographers. They always put us in silly friend poses. I wish I had told them we were a couple so my photos would be a bit nicer. Oh well. Live and learn.

OrlandoMike

12-02-2005, 08:44 PM

The first "real" date my partner and I went on was to the California Grill. I was trying to impress him.

We were sat at the window table closest to the Magic Kingdom, by pure chance! I knew I was golden then! LOL

Just as desert was put down the fireworks went off! ( I thought to myself, "It's a shoe in for tonight"! :rotfl:

He moved in a month later! LOL

The best part about it was he was trying to impress me, so he left his glasses at home, couldn't see the Fireworks at all! Geesh! And I gave him the seat facing the MK!

WOW, it's been 10 years now!

We still go there at least once a year, such a great place!

crazydingoman

12-03-2005, 04:31 PM

i am free of social predjudices
:mad:

Valentine

12-03-2005, 05:34 PM

I hope everyone is having a great time RIGHT NOW dismeeting while the rest of us are at our various homes being jealous! LOL!!

Well.. i am off to the theatre.. have to get into make up and costume by 7:30.. all I want to do is take a nap though!! LOL!!

Hope everyone is having a good night!

Stay warm!! Getting mighty chilly here in NY!!

Kathy :cold:

True North

12-03-2005, 10:11 PM

OrlandoMike: What a great story! I think it could clearly be the next topic starter! How did everyone meet / start to date their DP?

OrlandoMike

12-04-2005, 08:33 AM

I missed the meet last night! :sad:

1. I got out of work very late and

2. Viki left her cell phone in the room.

I just talked to Viki this morning and they are having a great time! Might even go swimming today.......BRRRRRRRRRR

I have assured her that I am not upset about her leaving her phone in her room, but have secretly arranged for her to spend a good half hour riding Small World endlessly on her Magic Kingdom day as punnishment! :rotfl:

We are planning on meeting Thrusday night at PI.

BTW EPCOT was a madhouse last night! PACKED!

SparklieSunShine

12-05-2005, 09:12 AM

OrlandoMike that was such a lovely story. :o) That was a nice thing to read first thing at the office.

TrueNorth that sounds like a lovely story though I must admit my story is not very interesting. I think you should go next. :cool1:

mickeem

12-05-2005, 10:06 AM

Well, ugh... I'm back at home, in the cold.... brr.... 23 last night when we flew in, :cold: and it was 80 at MK yesterday!!

We got to meet up with Penny and Linda, Sue, and Viki. We missed you Mike!!
We had a great time, and a couple drinks... :drinking1 & Got to listen to some piano playing inside the Rose & Crown.

I know Sue and Viki & her Crew are still down there for the rest of the week.
So, cant wait to hear some stories...

I will try to post some later today.

Can't wait to go back, thats for sure!!

__________
Traci

raddyroo76

12-05-2005, 10:06 AM

Hey guys I went to MVMCP last night It was fun but really busy! :banana: We are going to Epcot tonight hopefully it will be a bit less crowded. I am planning on being at PI Thurs. Hope to meet some fellow disers there.

jamieandben

12-06-2005, 02:09 PM

Olandomike
what disney park do you work at
and how long have you been with disney :listen:

RickinNYC

12-07-2005, 10:23 AM

Hey gang. How's things?

Someone catch me up on what's going on. Gimme the "previously on Desperate Housewives" version!

SparklieSunShine

12-07-2005, 10:27 AM

I would fill you in, but I am really not so sure. Things are very scattered on the thread right now which I think has a lot to do with the fact that some of us are in Orlando. TrueNorth suggested that we each tell our story of how we meet our significant other and then I suggested he go first. He hasn't come back yet since I said that. lol.

True North

12-07-2005, 11:19 AM

hahaha! SparklieSunShine busted me! I think after OrlandoMike had such a good story, no one could compete. My story isn't that good.

DH and I met through a mutual friend during university. We instantly became great friends and hung out all the time. We were both dating other people, and really were nothing more then friends. About 6 months later we had both had ended it with others and had a group outing to a bar with a bunch of our friends. As always we met up first and headed to bar. We arived a little late, and everyone got quite as soon as we got there. (AKA: the obvious "we have been talking about you" silence) So after a few drink I asked what that was about. One friend finally told us, "you two have been dating for 6 months, but don't even know it". We all laughed about it, and that was it.

Well, I don't know if it was that comment, or the fact we ended up drinking more beer that day then I have seen in my entire life, but by the end of the night we were dating.

SparklieSunShine

12-07-2005, 11:27 AM

Awww. That is a really sweet story. It's funny the way things happen like that sometimes.

True North

12-07-2005, 01:44 PM

Okay SparklieSunShine, I did mine, you have to do yours! :D

joanjett1976

12-07-2005, 02:33 PM

Great partner stories everyone!

We met at a cruisy gay man bar here in Montreal. It was one of those, see the other person from clear across the dance floor kinda thing. Didn't say a word. At closing time, touched arms and asked if we would be there again next week. That was three years ago. And that... is pretty much that!

Work is a little crazy, Shakira is coming in next week. Some fool broke into my apartment and stole my digital camera and a few other things. And I will be 30 in 26 days :confused3

SparklieSunShine

12-07-2005, 03:30 PM

Oh gosh... my story. I am sort of embarassed by it, but here it goes...

Well I had known of Kimberly for years and years. We had Kindergarden together. We weren't friends, but we road the same bus and she sat across and up one row from where me and my cousin sat. I was very into Buffy at the time and my cousin pointed out that "that girl" was reading a Buffy book. I started talking to her and she reintroduced herself to me and we became friends. This was in November of 1999. We stayed casual friends and we talked on the bus everyday and then school ended and I started to go over to her house to watch taped Buffy episodes. She gradually became my best friend and got me a job at a gas station where she works.

Once the following school year started we were inseperable and I felt like I could tell her about everything. I was dating a boy named Jeff at the time and I used to talk to her about how things we going with him. Then Christmas came. I used to hate Christmas, but I spent almost the whole day with her and we worked and I had a great time. That night I was sleeping over and we had this little bed made up on the floor and we watched movie and I remember getting butterflies in my stomach.

The next night I slept over agian and things got a little....hmm...more intense shall we say and we ended up sleeping together. I was, to my knowledge, completely straight until that happened. So afterwards I had a very long conversation with myself about whether or not I might be gay. I could not deny that I was attracted to her and I realised that I had always been atracted to girls and boys and perhaps this mean't I was bisexual. I broke up with my boyfriend the next day. We ended up staying over each other houses every night that week and on New Year 2001 we had our first kiss when the ball dropped. We spent a little less time together after that and I was a little upset that she hadn't asked my out yet. So on January 3, 2001 at 1:34am I called her and asked her if she would be my girlfriend. She said yes and we have been dating ever since.

I feel like we have a very romantic relationship with a not so very romantic start. However it was high school. It was very backwards and I wish it would have gone a little differently, but the end result is nice. I'm still so in love with her and I feel lucky to have her in my life. Her personality contrasts mine in the perfect way and I do not think I could have contructed a better partner for myself. There you have it. :)

RickinNYC

12-07-2005, 03:46 PM

Joe and I met in a kind of wierd way. He had actually met a good friend of mine first and they hit it off, at least by smooching. Nothing came of it. Then about a month later, same thing, same bar. Good friend and Joe met up and once again, got interested in each other, i.e. bar smooching. I asked them to watch my coat while I walked a friend of mine to the subway. I get back, my jacket is stolen out literally from under them. I go bananas and yell and rant and make an *** of myself. I cool off a little while later, apologize and buy them both beers.

Nothing ever came of Joe and my friend at all.

Throughout that year following, I'd see Joe out, we became "bar friends" but that's it. I intimated him. He thought I had a temper, I thought he was kinda "easy". (Turns out he wasn't at all) Saw him out, spoke to him. Talked about books and I admitted I had never read anything by a gay author at that time. He's in publishing so shortly after that night, about three days, a huge package arrived at my office. I open it and it's packed with novels by gay authors, or with gay characters. He had put post-its on all of them with his opinions.

I called him to say thank you and to offer to buy him a drink that evening in appreciation. We met, had a beer, which led to dinner. I thought he was a great guy. We subsequently went on 9 dates defore I'd smooch him. I had gotten out of a bad relationship the year prior and didn't want to get involved again for a while. I also didn't want to smooch so easily as my friend had the year previously. Plus, I knew he liked me and didn't want to lead him on.

But after those first NINE dates... 15 years later...

nordkin

12-07-2005, 03:47 PM

Our story of how we met and got together......

We met in 1980. I was partnered with a former partner of hers from California and we lived in DC. We became friends and she moved back to California in 1982. We stayed in touch and she returned to the DC area in the fall of 1986, but I was still in a relationship with her former partner. I broke up with my partner in January of 87 and started seeing her (Joi) as a friend, just going out and having a good time. Well, March 15, 1987 we had gone out to dinner, gone back to her house and were talking. Suddenly it was 1 in the morning and when I said I was going home she said you can stay here. Your choice the guest room or my room, but I promise nothing will happen. I stayed in her room and needless to say something did happen. Here it is 18 years later and we are still together. We laugh about it now and when our kids asked how we got together they laughed as well. Just goes to show sometimes friends make the best partners.

SparklieSunShine

12-07-2005, 04:50 PM

I love hearing these stories.

OrlandoMike

12-07-2005, 06:17 PM

Great Stories, and just think, half of us are down here in Orlando at PI! Cant wait to hear their trip reports and "how we met stories"!

Well actually, my original story is Chapter two, the first "real" date. (Ask any gay male about that!) LOL

The first "night" is even better!

I was on a vacation spending 4 days in Las Vegas with a friend, and then a cross country trip to Boston for 4 days to visit friends. On the layover at O'Hare, between Vegas and Boston I had my one and only "mini nervous breakdown". I freaked out! Had to go home! Didn't know why but I had to get home immediately!

Had to spend one restless night in Boston calling friends and canceling dinner plans, trying not to sound like a freak, and then got on the first plane out of Boston for Orlando the next morning. Got off the plane, picked up my car and immediately headed to Playlynda, a great gay/nudist beach near Kennedy Space Center. Spent the day hanging out on a beautiful Florida beach, and on the way home decided to hit a bar in Orlando. (Parliament House/Full Moon) After a few cocktails I spotted the victim across the bar! He lived in Daytona and was a little too tipsy for that trip, so I offered overnight accommodations at my place......

The rest they say, is history.

(He must have been a nice guy, I invited him to the California Grill two days later, and the guy has been hanging around for 10 years now!)

To this day, I have never freaked out like I did that day in Chicago. I am convinced that some higher power was trying to hook us up!!

True North

12-07-2005, 06:32 PM

Well actually, my original story is Chapter two, the first "real" date. (Ask any gay male about that!) LOL

hahaha! Yes, my story wasn't the first real date. I kind of edited the ending to make my story DIS friendly.

Now, JoanJett, I have to ask, which bar was it?? Sadly, I am trying to guess, but I just can't picture a hot lesbian hangout three years ago.

ECurto

12-08-2005, 12:12 AM

Hey all. We just stumbled unto this thread. We are leaving for Disney in just a few hours to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary. (Yes we had a wedding lol) We will be there till the 20th. I loved reading the stories on how you guys met. Our story is a bit unbelievable. I had just been threw a really bad breakup (with the exs parents having me arrested for "making there son gay") Needless to say Id sworn off all men. Well like all gay men a year later I stumbled out of a bar, lonely and depressed. I remember looking up at the sky seeing a star and making a wish to "find love" again. The next week at the bar Kirk came up to me and used the line "i heard im all your wishes come true". And i was sweep off my feet everyday since. We have been together since 99, and got married last December. Ok my spiels over, and I think I need to nap before the flight. Ill be online once were in our hotel.

PennyW

12-08-2005, 09:55 AM

Hi everyone - we got back Sunday night. It was so hard to say goodbye to the zebras and giraffes outside our balcony at the AKL. That was our first stay there, and it was simply incredible. Boma was awesome too!

We met up with Traci, Brenda, Sue, Viki, Gwen, and Viki's menz at the Rose and Crown Pub. It was really fun getting to chat with people face to face. Very nice folks! Traci, Brenda and Sue had us planning our next trip even before this one was finished! My partner, Linda, had never been to WDW, and she had the best time. So it won't be hard to convince her into another trip :earboy2:

The crowds were extremely light Wednesday and Thursday, so we were able to walk right onto everything, and then circle around and ride again! Our favorites were: Soarin', Space Mountain, Tower of Terror, Rock N Roller Coaster, Mickey's Philharmagic, Haunted Mansion, and the margueritas at EPCOT. Least favorite: Mission Space - whew, I have never been so glad when a ride was over! - although my queasiness may have been the result of too many beverages at PI the night before ;)

I hope everyone is having a good week and staying warm!

Penny

joanjett1976

12-08-2005, 10:35 AM

Now, JoanJett, I have to ask, which bar was it?? Sadly, I am trying to guess, but I just can't picture a hot lesbian hangout three years ago.

:rotfl2:

I mentionned it was a cruisy gay bar, but forgot to mention it was a man bar. It was at Parking. Not exactly the most glamorous or romantic settings!! Indeed, I don't think Montreal has ever had a happening lesbian bar. I hear they have recently started up a gay/mixed night at the W hotel in Old Montreal. Three cheers for 14$ martinis :earsgirl:

T&KHayes

12-08-2005, 11:01 AM

Great stories everyone! I have to go to work...but later I will share my story! And whats up with the DIS friendly editing? I want the "juicy" details! :teeth: lol I know probably no real appropriate, guess I'll have to settle. :rotfl: GLad you all had such a great time at the World and that you are back safe and sound!

bubie2.5

12-08-2005, 12:53 PM

Hi everyone!! I love your stories!!! :love:

ECurto: Hi and welcome to our little place. :)

True North

12-08-2005, 04:38 PM

:rotfl:
haha! Oh Kim! (Or are you Tiff?)

Well, I think it is pretty obvious. My wrap up of "and by the end of the night we were dating" may be a bit sugar coated. Lets just say by the end of the night we were no longer acting like just friends. ;)

The next day we woke up hungover and confussed. I guess we officially started dating 2 days later. (it took time to sober up and realize what happened. :))

I think that was DIS friendly. I'm glad Viki is away! I wouldn't want a Minister and my future wife to hear that!

ECurto: Welcome to the thread! Have a great time on your trip! I'm sure you will have a great time! I am excited there is someone else who is married on this thread. I have been the only one for so long! Don't waist time while you are at Disney, but I want to hear the story when you get back!

Penny: Speaking of coming back, it's nice to hear you had a great time! I have to say I am pretty jealous of the animals at your balcony. I don't think we will be staying there (probably go to a moderate) but boy I can still dream! I'm happy to hear you and your partner both had a great time!

And finally, Genevieve: My gosh! I have to share a story! Have you been to parking latley?? I don't know if it was an event, or if this is the way it now is, but Will and I went to Parking 2 months ago. We got there and it was all 30 to 40 year old men, 60% of them in leather. Like, it had always been a male dominated bar, but this was suprising. Not one girl and I was by far the youngest person there. I got scared and left. :)
We went to Unity and it is now a very mixed crowed! Like much more so then a year ago. I was suprised. Sky was the more diverse bar before, but Unity was over half women last time I was there. (and by women I mean lesbians, not just the "Graces" that used to be there following the boys) It is still filled with 18 year olds though, so I felt old. I don't think dads belong at Unity, but I knew I didn't belong at Parking. :teeth:

Sidenote: I didn't know if the other term was DIS boards appropriate, so I thought it was safer to just call them "Graces" as in Will and Grace. All the gays would then know what I'm talking about ;)

Valentine

12-08-2005, 09:57 PM

Okay.. my story.... while strolling around the Magic Kingdom I spot her across Fantasyland... she is perfect.. a beautiful smile... and a bounce in her step...adult and little kid all rolled into one... she is happily munching on a mickey bar as she watches all of the kids dash from attraction to attraction... there is a sparkle in her eyes.. and as she looks up she catches my eye... tilts her head and a wide grin spreads across her face... she takes my hand and we stroll off together in search of adventure and a little DISNEY Magic... Sounds good doesn't it??? If it were only true!! LOL!! Okay... that is how I WISH it would happen!! LOL!! Unfortunately, I don't have a current story... hanging single here in NY.. yeah I know.. hard to believe.. a single lesbian in NY... well.. believe it... it ain't easy finding the one... or even the one for now!! LOL!! So, Until I find "her".. I will continue to entertain you with my Fantasies!! LOL!!

Oh.. Gen.. btw.. i have not forgotten your DVD.. but apparently Disney has!! LOL I have called several times now looking for it... there is a back order apparently... so.. as soon as I get it.. I promise I will send it on up!!

Welcome home to all who have returned.. glad to hear you had such a great time!!! And to those who are still there.. Whoo Hooo... Have a blast!!

Keep on telling those stories!!! Looking forward to hearing some more!!

Kathy

T&KHayes

12-09-2005, 11:05 AM

LMAO :rotfl2: Noah!!! Well...thats more like it! And it is Kim...Tiff usually just lurks over my shoulder! :teeth: I'll share this weekend, last night was ds6 x-mas program at school, can you say A-dorable? And today it's off to work again! :guilty: Hope everyone has a great day!

joanjett1976

12-09-2005, 11:49 AM

And finally, Genevieve: My gosh! I have to share a story! Have you been to parking latley?? I don't know if it was an event, or if this is the way it now is, but Will and I went to Parking 2 months ago. We got there and it was all 30 to 40 year old men, 60% of them in leather. Like, it had always been a male dominated bar, but this was suprising. Not one girl and I was by far the youngest person there. I got scared and left. :)
We went to Unity and it is now a very mixed crowed! Like much more so then a year ago. I was suprised. Sky was the more diverse bar before, but Unity was over half women last time I was there. (and by women I mean lesbians, not just the "Graces" that used to be there following the boys) It is still filled with 18 year olds though, so I felt old. I don't think dads belong at Unity, but I knew I didn't belong at Parking.

I have not been to Parking in a year but I know that Fridays & Saturdays is men only. It is a strict door policy. And downstairs was transformed into an even cruisier leather spot. Some friends smuglled me and val in at pride last summer and it was a man factory in there :rotfl2: I really don't have the heart for clubbing anymore, we go for 'adult' drinks at Le 2 or Pullman and call it an early evening. The only exception will of course be the open bar MusiquePlus XMas party at Medley next thursday. You do not want to give us unlimited access to booze and a dj booth. That is just asking for trouble.

And Valentine. No worries, my gf is dreading the day the DVD arrives and all our money goes into DVC!!!

Anyone planning on seeing Narnia this weekend?

icebrat001

12-09-2005, 08:05 PM

wow, never knew we had one of these threads. Hi everyone!

T&KHayes

12-09-2005, 09:09 PM

Icebrat...welcome to the best and most fun thread on the DIS!!:flower: Ok, I may be a little biased! lol

icebrat001

12-09-2005, 11:01 PM

Thanks for the welcome

Valentine

12-09-2005, 11:37 PM

Welcome IceBrat... I have seen you floating about and was going to swing you on over to our direction.. but look.. you found your own way!! LOL!!

Kathy

bubie2.5

12-10-2005, 07:46 AM

:wave2: Hi IceBrat!!

icebrat001

12-10-2005, 10:28 AM

Welcome IceBrat... I have seen you floating about and was going to swing you on over to our direction.. but look.. you found your own way!! LOL!!

Kathy

Lol,it's amazing that this was here. I only visit the Community and Budge board, but they were both slow yesterday, so I ventured and looked at everything. I'm shocked Rick didn't show me the way.

T&KHayes

12-10-2005, 11:19 AM

Ok, so today is a day off..YyAAAA..so since I have a little time I thought I would share a little story of mine. So, the story of how we met is not romantic or unusual. We met through friends and I shamelessly pursued her (she was clueless to my flirtations). We were hanging out together with friends on an almost daily basis and were becoming very good friends. Finally one night I couldn't handle it anymore and had to know if there was ever a chance so I called her. So we entered in the phone call hall of fame and talked for over 3 hours. lol And as they say the rest is history.

The story I like better though is when she proposed to me. It was on the DCL! We were out in the middle of the Bahamas (ocean) at about 11 o'clock at night, and we had gone up to Deck 9 to sit in the cove, watch the water, relax, smoke, drink coffee & have some quiet alone time. She was acing kind of weird, and I kept asking her what was wrong. She just kept saying, nothing baby. Finally she reaches into her pocket and pulls out this piece of yellow paper that looked all rumply and worn. She then read to me the things that she had written down months ago and had kept until just the right moment to share with me. I cried, she cried, and then we hugged and kissed and made googly eyes at each other. :flower:

icebrat001

12-10-2005, 12:37 PM

Cute story Kim.

True North

12-10-2005, 11:56 PM

Great story Kim!

Icebrat, welcome to our thread! I almost private messaged you a few weeks ago to tell you to come over here after reading one of your posts. Glad you joined us!

I hope everyone is having a great weekend! Not much going on here. Survivor ends tomorow, which gives me something to look forward to. (Yes, I watch reality television) Did you go see Narnia JoanJett? I kind of want to, but DH say we are allowed only one children's movie a year, and I used up that on Harry Potter.

I also want to see Brokenback Mountain. I keep hearing great things about it. Anyone go?

Saxton

12-11-2005, 09:00 AM

Hi gang! I got home last night (unfortunately!) - it's cold and we have snow here. I'm really glad I was able to meet up with the group at the Rose and Crown - it's good to know that everyone is just as nice in person as they are online. The shocking news was that Linda was a Disney virgin - I honestly didn't think that was possible! Penny, Linda, Traci, Brenda, Viki and Gwen were all there ... didn't get to meet up with OrlandoMike though. And I can confirm that Viki was drinking a dirty martini.

Did anyone notice that they sell 'our' pin? I'm not a pin collector but it was raining all day on Thursday & in an attempt to stay dry I looked around the pin store at Downtown Disney and there it was. I was tempted to buy it but I knew it would just sit in a drawer someplace.

Welcome to the new folks. I don't have any story to tell about meeting my partner since I'm solo ... could tell about my ex since we still get along but logistics keep us apart .. but that may be for another day. In the meantime I'm alone and cold in Buffalo, dreaming of the one that is out there for me. Well, I came home to walls and new cabinets in the kitchen so now I'm off to paint.

icebrat001

12-11-2005, 11:54 AM

Welcome back home Saxton!

PennyW

12-11-2005, 02:54 PM

Hi Icebrat :wave2:

True North - I'm a Survivor junkie too. Can't wait for tonight! I also want to see Broke Back Mountain, but I don't think it opens here in GA until maybe next weekend?

Hey Sue - Linda will be thrilled to be a "virgin" again at the age of 44! It's been a long time for her :earboy2:

I wonder when Viki and Gwen are getting home?

Penny

Viki

12-12-2005, 08:23 AM

I wonder when Viki and Gwen are getting home?

Penny

Hey all, we're home, we're home! Just got in late last night. What a wonderful trip, weakened only by our inability to meet up with OrlandoMike ever or the rest of the crew as much as we would have liked.

We have tons and tons of photos on our new 1 GB memory card and I'll write trip reports, complete with entertainment and dining reviews, but it's going to take a bit because I'm coming home to heavy teaching responsibilities.

Anyway, I wanted to do a quick check in and now I'm off to the gym, because you know after 10 days at the World I sure do need it!!!

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

OrlandoMike

12-12-2005, 09:28 AM

Sorry I missed you guys! EPCOT was a mess on Saturday, and I had to work late, so we missed each other on that planned meet.

Thursday, I had a very good friend come into town last minute and we ended up going to dinner.

Glad to hear you had a great time, looking forward to photos and a TR!

Mike (Looking forward to seeing Ertha Kitt tonight at EPCOT, I'll try to get a pic of her)

"Look Batman.........I'ts Jesus..........Purrrrrrrrrrrrr" :rotfl:

RickinNYC

12-12-2005, 09:46 AM

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c114/Poohnpglet/FOLKMG.jpg

Hi gang. thought I"d post this for your critique, LOL. A good friend of ours is a cast member and she made arrangements for us to meet some of the LIon King cast as a neat annniversary surprise on our most recent trip. I thought the pic came out so cool!

FYI, I'm on the left and Joe is on the right.

joanjett1976

12-12-2005, 10:18 AM

Great pic Rick!!!

I ended up not going to see Narnia, got sidetracked at the Caban friends and family sale :earboy2: Brokeback Mountain is only starting on the 23rd in Montreal... I think I am much more interested in Capote...

SURVIVOR: my Stephanie did not win :guilty:
Danni did look very good at the reunion...

Have a good week everyone!

Saxton

12-12-2005, 12:48 PM

Mike (Looking forward to seeing Ertha Kitt tonight at EPCOT, I'll try to get a pic of her)

"Look Batman.........I'ts Jesus..........Purrrrrrrrrrrrr" :rotfl:

:rotfl: Mike - that is hysterical! I'm sitting in my office listening to a jazz Christmas cd and the track it's on is Ertha Kitt singing "Santa Baby".

SparklieSunShine

12-12-2005, 01:23 PM

I am a bit late with this, but Hello IceBrat! It is lovely to have you on the thread. :)

Rick- I love that picture! What an awesome opportunity. I think it would be awesome to have one of those in my Disney picture collection.

There are WAY to many movies I want to see Rent, Narnia, Brokeback Mountian, Harry Potter, The Producers....I don't think I'll ever get the chance to see them all.

Heva2015

12-12-2005, 02:10 PM

Hi
Just wanted to introduce myself on here...my name is Heather, I live in England but spent last summer in Orlando, working for Discovery Cove which was amazing...I'm 24 and love reading this forum for tips and ideas for my trips to the spiritual home!
Heather

disneynutt1225

12-12-2005, 02:19 PM

There are WAY to many movies I want to see Rent, Narnia, Brokeback Mountian, Harry Potter, The Producers....I don't think I'll ever get the chance to see them all.

I just saw Rent over the weekend. I really enjoyed it! Harry Potter was great too, but they cut out A LOT of book 4 - I'm seriously addicted to the books and I have the DVD's of all the movies so far.

icebrat001

12-12-2005, 08:34 PM

Welcome Heather
Great pic Rick!

Doesn't it suck that steph didn't win, that was so sad :(

Chris, I love Harry Potter, I have all the books, I have all the audiobooks on my Ipod and i have the movies, GOF in the movies was great, but I agree, a lot was cut out.

I saw Rent in theatre here in the city (San Francisco) a few years ago (4) it was great, we hope to see the movie before we go on the cruise, we have high expectations.

Ut oh, guest came in, better help them.

Bye

OrlandoMike

12-12-2005, 09:27 PM

WELCOME HEATHER! :earsboy:

Well, It's 44 here, so needless to say I didnt wantder out to see Ertha! I'm a Florida boy and 44 is too cold to stand by a lake, even to see a Diva!

Maybe I'll drag the other half to MGM tomorrow night and get some pics for everyone.

Any requests?

True North

12-12-2005, 09:47 PM

icebrat001

12-13-2005, 12:43 AM

Hey Heather! Welcome!

Malaysia, I think you beat me! I have all the books and movies, but I don't have the audiobooks. I have even thought about getting one, (and by one, I clearly mean all of them) becuase it would be something light and easy for when driving. I think it is something though that only I would enjoy, and any long trips tend to be family events. When do you listen to them?

And I hate to say it after reading the comments here, but, ummm..... I was chearing for Danni. I guess at least one person on this thread was happy with the outcome. :)

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: I listen to them at my jobs, I teach preschool and I work as a desk clerk at a hotel. The hotel job is really slow, 2 hours of work, 6 hours of nothing, so I play the audiobooks at work, when I am cruising, on the airplane, when SO and I go shopping (both have ipods) just plug them in and shop, at the hair salon. I would listen in the car, but both of my jobs are within 3 minutes of my house, so it isn't worth it.

My boss is a harry potter freak, she can recite the books word for word. She has sleeping issues and listens to harry potter every single night. :rolleyes:

Even if you are with someone that doesn't know a lot about harry potter, the audiobooks are great because the voices change, it is so awesome.

Well, I'm off work in 15 minutes, need to start cleaning the desk.

Malaysia

joanjett1976

12-13-2005, 11:04 AM

Hey Heather! Welcome!

And I hate to say it after reading the comments here, but, ummm..... I was chearing for Danni. I guess at least one person on this thread was happy with the outcome. :)

Well I must say this was one of the first times where I was completely satisfied with the final three and found them all very deserving. But I had a soft spot for Stephanie.

True North, I would looove to see a pic of you and your lil' family!

16 Days to go until WDW :banana:

Mike, what is the weather like right now?

disneynutt1225

12-13-2005, 11:11 AM

True North, I would looove to see a pic of you and your lil' family!

I seem to remember asking for a pic of your wee one in his halloween costume.... :rolleyes1

RickinNYC

12-13-2005, 11:12 AM

RickinNYC

12-13-2005, 11:13 AM

I seem to remember asking for a pic of your wee one in his halloween costume.... :rolleyes1

Disneynutt, had to say that is one of the best dog pics I've seen! What a cute dog!

bubie2.5

12-13-2005, 11:31 AM

Hi Heather! Welcome!

True North

12-13-2005, 11:51 AM

Okay guys, I have a bit of a confession to make... We don't have a family photo! :guilty: Well, that's a big fat lie, we have lots, but I just realized that none were taken with the digital camera. We joined the digital age pretty late. I think half the photos of Mark are still in film roles around the house. For Christmas I would love someone to organize all the photos and home videos we have, digitalize them, and put it all into a new Media Centre PC. Hmmmm.... I'm guessing that that won't fit our 50$ limit.

I will definetly try to pull something up for you guys though! What do you use the host a picture? I'm not one of the people lost on a computer, I have just never done it.

disneynutt1225

12-13-2005, 11:53 AM

Disneynutt, had to say that is one of the best dog pics I've seen! What a cute dog!

Thanks! He's my pride and joy - and sometimes a holy terror! LOL.

disneynutt1225

12-13-2005, 11:57 AM

I will definetly try to pull something up for you guys though! What do you use the host a picture? I'm not one of the people lost on a computer, I have just never done it.

We like webshots and photobucket. They're both easy - and I'm NOT a super technologically advanced person, but I find both of those programs user friendly.

PennyW

12-13-2005, 01:43 PM

And I hate to say it after reading the comments here, but, ummm..... I was chearing for Danni. I guess at least one person on this thread was happy with the outcome. :)

I was glad Danni won too. She played a very subtle game. Survivor Panama / Exile Island - looks pretty intense!

Oh, almost forgot ... hi Heather :wave2:

True North

12-13-2005, 02:47 PM

Okay, I think I found some pictures on this computer. I'll try to go over to photobucket now and put them up.

Penny, I love your photos! They look great! I'm suprised to see that there looks to be no one around you! I'm looking forward to the new Survivor too. It's sad how they get me hooked every time.

Tonight I also have the last episode of the Amazing Race, which, despite saying I would not watch this season, resulted in me only missing one episode. I'm worried all my cheering for Danni will result in my worst fears come true in the Amazing Race: a win for the Weavers. DH isn't coming home until late, so I think dinner will be finger foods infront of the TV. Anyone have any recomendations on what I could make?

PennyW

12-13-2005, 04:08 PM

Penny, I love your photos! They look great! I'm suprised to see that there looks to be no one around you!
Thanks! The one in front of the castle was right at opening (on Dec 1), so everyone was still hovering around Main Street. I was herding Linda at an extremely rapid pace to Space Mountain ;) , but took time to stop for the picture. The one at Mickey's house was just luck (and a good CM photographer!).

What type of food do you like? When we do "finger foods", it usually involves pizza :earboy2:

SparklieSunShine

12-13-2005, 04:32 PM

I just saw Rent over the weekend. I really enjoyed it! Harry Potter was great too, but they cut out A LOT of book 4 - I'm seriously addicted to the books and I have the DVD's of all the movies so far.

For some reason Hotmail isn't always telling me when this tread is active. I am going to have to frequent it more.

I can't wait to see those movies! I haven't read the books in a long time so I won't notice. I am on strike from her books currently because the waiting drives me nuts! I stopped reading them right after book 4. I own books 5 and 6, but I am waiting until book 7 comes out before I read them all agian. However people keep telling me that I might be waiting a while for that. lol

RickinNYC

12-13-2005, 04:48 PM

Here's a pic of my ball of furry evil. Don't let the "who me?" look fool you.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/rickinnyc/billcouch1.jpg

SparklieSunShine

12-13-2005, 04:51 PM

Rick - Awwwww. Your dog is adorable. I love seeing pictures of other people's children and pets. I hope more people post them as well.

Here are my two kids. This picture was taken in October in my backyard.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a361/SparklieSunShine/Willow%20and%20Sebastian/WillowandSebastian.jpg

The one on the left is Willow and the little devil on the right is Sebastian. I love this picture because they are sitting nicely next to each other. The really don't get along at all so I really enjoy the moments when they do. (Even if they are still completely ignoring the other's exsistence.)

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EDIT: Sorry about this picture being so HUGE. I have such a problem getting my photos to a normal size on these things. Sorry agian!

disneynutt1225

12-13-2005, 05:04 PM

I can't wait to see those movies! I haven't read the books in a long time so I won't notice. I am on strike from her books currently because the waiting drives me nuts! I stopped reading them right after book 4. I own books 5 and 6, but I am waiting until book 7 comes out before I read them all agian. However people keep telling me that I might be waiting a while for that. lol

I have a feeling there's going to be more than a book 7, even though that's what she's committed to writing. There were A LOT of unanswered questions in book 6, and I can only imagine the length of book 7 to answer all those questions - I'm thinking 1500 or more pages oughta do it :faint: I completely understand being on strike though. I usually reread the books before a movie or the next book comes out this way everything stays fresh in my mind. And I read them when I have nothing left on my bookshelf to read (of course, they practically know me by name at my local B&N, so it's not often I'm left with NOTHING to read).