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True North

12-13-2005, 05:23 PM

Great dogs guys! I'm pretty sure Mark's dream is for us to have a dog. We are still in an appartment for the next year or so, so we definetly won't be getting a puppy just yet. He still needs to run over to any dog he sees though and pat it.

Penny, we used to always have pizza as fingure foods too. I started to notice though that the beer and pizza were getting to be rough for someone who does little to no excersize. While we still do it, we have been trying to cut back.

Right now I am making wontons. Anything with dipping sauces goes over well with our family. Also it will go well with the left over bok choy salad from last night. It may not be finger foods, but chop sticks work good enough.

Wontons take so long to make, but after having the day off and Mark still going to the babysitter I had time to do some things that I don't usually get to do. Also, I had the joy of cleaning the place with every cemical known to man without fear of Mark, eating, sniffing, or touching them. I think I am going to love this whole "Christmas break" thing. :)

True North

12-13-2005, 07:24 PM

Okay, I think I finally figurd it out. Well, it didn't take that long, I got distracted, and I'm back at it again. I think I need to clearify some things though. Firstly, I am not usually that red in the face. Two, Mark is usually cuter. His grandmother took this photo and he is wearing an outfit she picked out. His face seems to match the way I feel about the outfit. Sadly, he no longer fits in it and it was sent to my pregnant sister-in-law. :teeth: (Yes, we are those annoying parents that dress the baby only in cloths from the Baby Gap and stuff like that.)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/TrueNorthNoah/NoahandMark.jpg

Here is a much cuter picture of Will and Mark. This was taken 9 months ago, but seems like a better photo to share. It always makes me smile. :goodvibes

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/TrueNorthNoah/WillandMarksleeping.jpg

PennyW

12-13-2005, 07:46 PM

His face looks seems to match the way I feel about the outfit.
:rotfl2: I love it! All three of you guys are very handsome :flower: Love the pictures!

Saxton

12-13-2005, 09:01 PM

Great pictures of all the Disney families and pets!! No kids or pets for me (really bad allergies ... to animals, not kids ;) ) so I don't have any cute pictures to post.

disneynutt1225

12-13-2005, 09:15 PM

True, you guys are so handsome!!! Thanks for posting the pics, they're great!

BTW, Penny, I didn't say it earlier, but those are some great pics too! You really lucked out with having no one else in your photos!

T&KHayes

12-13-2005, 09:19 PM

Cute cute cute pictures Noah! How old is Mark in the pic with you? Here's one of my mutt's and Bubba aka ds6.http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c89/hayes818/IMG_0621.jpg

T&KHayes

12-13-2005, 09:25 PM

Ohhh and Penny I love the pic's of you guy's at WDW. I especially LOVE the x-mas lights on Mickey's house! Disney is sooo great they get things perfect down to the last detail! :disrocks:

icebrat001

12-13-2005, 09:45 PM

Aww, the pets and children look so adorable.

True North

12-14-2005, 01:00 AM

Thanks guys!

The picture with me was taken while visiting relatives last summer. I think Mark would have been about 7 months at the time. The picture with Will would have been last Chirstmas, (I can tell from my Mom's flower themed guestroom in the background.) So he would have been 2 months at the time. Right now I can only tell times by looking at the background. With a second Chirstmas coming up I don't know how I will be able to tell anymore. I really need to start labeling better.

Malaysia, I love your pictures too! Where is the one in the center taken? You two look beautiful!

Kim, I have always been wondering is Bubba his actual name or a nickname? I have heard of people named Bubba before in the United States, but never here in Canada. I blame the fact I have had a couple glasses of wine, but I have been trying to figure out if it could be the short form for something.

Also, the reason for the wine was the final Amazing Race. I won't give anything away because of time diffrences, but they ccme to my and JoanJet's city of Montreal, Canada. A lot of fun to see on tv, except, I must say, despite what Phil said, LUMBER JACKING IS NOT a popular sport in Canada. Curling = yes. Lumber jacking = no. I have been to every place they showed, including both the luber jack station and the curling club being which are a part of my school. Not a good combination: Noah + reality TV + wine + local setting = me yelling at the tv expecting everyone to hear my tips. Oh well...

SparklieSunShine

12-14-2005, 11:38 AM

(Yes, we are those annoying parents that dress the baby only in cloths from the Baby Gap and stuff like that.)

Those pictures are so adorable. Kimberly and I are also destined to be those annoying parents. She works there as a manager and since she gets such a great discount she often buys baby cloths for us to save for when we have a baby. We already have a few boxes full of Baby Gap stuff. It is a sickness! :rotfl: I love Gap though, I can not help it.

Saxton - It doesn't matter if you don't have any of kids or pets. We love pictures on here it seems. Post anything you think we'll all like. I love seeing them!

Rapunsel

12-14-2005, 12:28 PM

The Amazing Race actually ended in my town!!!

We were so excited to see it!!!!

Valentine

12-14-2005, 04:44 PM

Wow!! Dogs and Babies... EVERYONE is Adorable!!!! THanks for sharing everyone... I will get on the bandwagon when I post from home and not my office (where I really should be working instead of re-booking my entire Disney vacation!!) Oh.. Btw.. my dates are now changed BACK to 12/31/05 - 1/9/05... Soooooooo I know a few of us will be there during this time.. shall we organize our little meet???? I am open for any day... NYE?? Perhaps? or any other day that works... I will be there solo and would love to get together for some fun and festivities.... I also will have a car and will be doing some back and forth stuff to Universal if anyone cares to tag along....That's what happens when you have AP's to both!!! LOL!!!

Oh.. I may be able to deliver that DVC dvd in person now!!! LOL!!!

Toss out some ideas....

Kathy

OrlandoMike

12-14-2005, 07:57 PM

Well I guess I have to get out the camera, pet pics!

One cat has figured out if he gets under the Christmas tree and shakes it, the balls will fall off and he has a new toy!

The other has figured out if he bites a light bulb and pulls, the lights go out and he also has a new toy!

UGH!

Viki.....got any olives? 1. The tree is tilting, or 2. I've had too many beers! :rotfl:

Viki

12-14-2005, 07:59 PM

Hey guys! Wow, you all are awesome. I can barely keep up with all the new folk (howdy) and all the new posts. In fact, I really am swamped, because I'm trying to play catch up at work after our 10-day trip to the world and I'm trying to post my trip report, which I'm making some small progress at over on the Trip Reports board.

Anyway, here's my plea: PLEASE come visit my report over there (A Very Merry Christmas Trip Report), because that's where I'm posting photos of the trip, my family, and my "menz" friends, and I really could use some "family" over there. I'm quite sure there are more than a few folk who just aren't getting it :rotfl2:

So far Valentine is keeping me company, but there's strength in numbers!

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

Viki

12-14-2005, 08:02 PM

Viki.....got any olives? 1. The tree is tilting, or 2. I've had too many beers! :rotfl:

NO! I'm dry as a desert and I missed the ones you brought me! :guilty:

icebrat001

12-14-2005, 08:41 PM

Malaysia, I love your pictures too! Where is the one in the center taken? You two look beautiful!

Thank you :)

That's us on our cruise last December out of Puerto Rico, it was great, Hopefully, we will take a nice picture on our new cruise coming up in 6 days.

I am in panic mode. I haven't started packing yet, I bought two new dresses and I can't find shoes to match, what is a girl to do? :rolleyes: Buy more shoes of course, but I can't find any that I actually like grr.

I've been working 15 hour days between the pre-school and my hotel job, so I haven't had any time to pack, and I am the type of person that brings 45 outfits and 20 pairs of shoes on an 11 day trip :rotfl2: So, I REALLY need to start.

T&KHayes

12-14-2005, 09:44 PM

I am loving the pics everyone!

Noah- Bubba is actually a nickname he has had since before he was born! lol His given name is Brendan but we very rarely use that. Mostly for school.

Vicki- I am on my way to check out your trip thread. lol @ they just aren't getting it! :rotfl2: I get that a LOT at work.

Malaysia- I am sending some pixie dust your way :wizard: so that you can have some successful shoe shopping & packing. If you are as anal and last minute as I am you will be just fine! :teeth:
Ok, off to eat dinner!

True North

12-14-2005, 10:37 PM

icebrat001

12-14-2005, 11:49 PM

Hi all!

Viki's report is great! I never venture over to the trip report board, but I think I will have to start now. I can't wait for more updates! You need to remind me every once and a while to head over there.

Malaysia, that is so exciting you will be heading off so soon! I have never taken a cruise. Why do you take them compaired to other types of trips? Will and I have thought about going on one of those "r family" cruises when Mark, (and maybe a brother or sister) gets older to see some other GLTB families. I'm sticking with just planning my trip to Disney right now. :)

Sadly, I only own 5 pairs of shoes so I don't think I can help with your problem. :)

5 pairs of shoes :faint: I think I would die with only 5 pair of shoes lol, but I am a girlie girl to the extreme. I teach pre-school and I tell my students, it's okay, put your hands in it, get dirty, finger paint whatever, and the kids say, Teacher Malaysia will you do it too? Lol, I just say Teacher Malaysia will just watch sweetie and they ask why, and I admitted to them that I didn't want to get dirty and they said then why do we :rotfl: I guess, I am training the kids to be girlie, I even have boys wearing dresses :rotfl:

Nonetheless, to answer your question.

We cruise because we have a place to sleep with a view, you get lots of great food, entertainment, activities, nice warm weather (it's in the 30's & 40's here, that's cold), you wake up to a new place, lots of yummy cocktails. It's easier to plan your day and you only pay once (unless you gamble, drink and buy stuff) Land vacations, unless they are well planned aren't fun for us. Our last cruise was 7 days and then we spent a week and Puerto Rico after the cruise and wished we were on the ship, we gambled, I did well, SO did horrible but we were bored and we were horrible at speaking spanish, so this year, we will just stay on the ship the entire time and maybe next year, go on a cruise of the Greek Isles or something, unless we move and buy a house in the Tampa area.

You should give cruising a try, if you have the right travel agent and you book far enough in advance, you can get a good rate.

joanjett1976

12-15-2005, 11:28 AM

Here are a few pics of Val and our evil, evil cats!

http://img458.imageshack.us/img458/8831/img22370kc.th.jpg (http://img458.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img22370kc.jpg)

Val & manfriend at California Grill last summer

http://img421.imageshack.us/img421/2319/img17578la.th.jpg (http://img421.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img17578la.jpg)

Gen & Val in Los Angeles last winter

http://img458.imageshack.us/img458/3599/img00802gt.th.jpg (http://img458.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img00802gt.jpg)

Big Chat & Lil' Chat

SparklieSunShine

12-15-2005, 12:28 PM

Wow! 45 outfits and 20 pairs of shoes! That is a lot. lol. I bet you look amazing ever single moment or your vacation. I take advantage of my ability to wear jeans and a t-shirt on vacation since I have to dress nice at work everyday.

I'm in the True North bunch. I don't own many shoes at all. I own 4 pairs of Birkenstocks (Don't Start!), 2 pairs of Uggs, and then about 3 pairs of payless shoes. That is it for me. I don't think I got hit with the shoe stick because I am pretty much a "girlie girl" in every other way, but my footwear.

joanjett1976

12-15-2005, 01:41 PM

RickinNYC

12-15-2005, 02:28 PM

Hey folks! Great, great pics!

Everybody is pretty great looking!

I'm so glad to see so many new names (and now faces) on this thread. Spread the love dudes and dudettes! Bring on more newbies!

Valentine

12-15-2005, 03:55 PM

Malaysia: I like the way you think! :earsgirl:

I am also a shoe & boot freak! Me and Val have devoted an entire trip to Los Angeles to the pursuit of the perfect boot...

I have learned to pack light (mostly for business purposes), only bringing a rollie carry-on and large purse. This involves Val utilising every inch of space and rolling sweaters into big cigar shapes...but I got all my outfits!

Valentine: will you be in the parks on NYE? We'll be at the Studios...

Yes... I am flying in that afternoon.. and plan to hit a park as soon as I arrive... Funny, I was thinking to head to the studios this time around.. I have done EPCOT.. and Would be terrified to try Magic Kingdom!! LOL!!!
I would love to meet up... but wouldn't dream of crashing a romantic NYE... So.. if you want to meet up on NYE that would be great.. but if you would prefer another night we can work that out also! How long will you ladies be down?

Saxton? You heading down 1st week of jan too? I thought I saw that on your siggie....

Anyone else?

Kathy

Saxton

12-15-2005, 07:41 PM

Saxton - It doesn't matter if you don't have any of kids or pets. We love pictures on here it seems. Post anything you think we'll all like. I love seeing them!

I posted the link for all my parasailing photos a while ago ... I was the speck about 500 feet in the air! :rotfl2: Actually I did take a few photos on the last trip but I've been so busy I haven't even had a chance to upload them yet. Besides, everyone is so creative and good looking that I have no chance to compete with that!

Saxton

12-15-2005, 07:58 PM

Malaysia - I like your teaching methods!!! Train those tykes to be neat, clean and always in style. I'm not a shoe person but I guess I am a "suit" person (if there is such a thing) - I have to dress very professionally for work so I'm always on the lookout for new suits (note to self: gotta clean out my closet), but my shoes are usually plain, black pumps (boring)!

Kathy - yes, I'll be down there. I would love to meet up but it might be tough since I'm bringing my mom and 2 nieces. Maybe I can try to slip away for a quick drink ... I hear the Rose and Crown is a good place to meet people . But any place with alcohol is fine with me!

icebrat001

12-15-2005, 08:55 PM

Joan - Is your partners name Val, is it short for something? My partners name is Valencia and I call her Val, how ironic is that!

Sunshine - Wow, lots of birk oh wait, I can't mention that hehe! I hope I look great during the cruise. You see I have this problem, I buy cute pants, jeans, skirts, tops, shirts, whatever and then I have the hardest time matching them together, and that is why I like to wear dresses, you only have to worry about shoes. Most of the time, I beg SO to pick out my clothes so I "know" that I look okay. I LOVE jeans, too, I have way to many, and while I probably should use this as an opportunity to wear my jeans, you can't really wear them all day on a cruise, but trust me a lot will get packed anyway.

Joan: Oh wow, a Boot shopping trip, that must be really fun. I LOVE boots, are you really picky about boots like Catherine Zeta Jones was in the Haunting?

Rick: I can't believe you didn't tell me about this thread!

Kathy: I hope you have lots of fun on your trip.

Sue: Where do you buy your suits? I'm interested in getting some, but I haven't seen a style that I like. I want a sexy suit :) You know, like the kind what's her name Bette wears on the L word. The new season is almost here. :banana:

bubie2.5

12-15-2005, 09:05 PM

Saxton? You heading down 1st week of jan too? I thought I saw that on your siggie....

Anyone else?

Kathy

Me! :banana:

Valentine

12-15-2005, 09:42 PM

Look.. It's mY 600th Post!! :) I think this is the beginning of a VERY Good year for me!! YAY!!! I figured I would celebrate here!! :P)

Okay.. So far we have
Me 12/31- 1/9
Joanjett ?
Bubie ?
Saxton ?

Any others ?

We have to continue our Dis Thread tradition for a meet at the Rose & Crown... We can follow in the footsteps of the Virgins :rotfl2:

Kathy

icebrat001

12-15-2005, 11:05 PM

Congrats on your 600th post

OrlandoMike

12-16-2005, 07:30 AM

OK for the guys only............

How many shoes would you take for a seven day Disney vacation.

I'm thinking two, tennis shoes and dress shoes....

jamieandben

12-16-2005, 08:04 AM

Two for me. mike

bubie2.5

12-16-2005, 08:10 AM

We're going (16 other family members and me) from Dec 30 to Jan 15, but the only thing I know is that we won't be going to the parks until after Jan 4.

The last time we went as a big group there were 23 of us, almost all the family (brothers, sister, nieces and nephews, grandmothers), we had a great time. This year my mother asked that we do it again, she's not at her best (heath issues), so I'll try to spend as much time as I can with her.

OrlandoMike

12-16-2005, 08:42 AM

Two for me. mike

I thought this room was a little "off kilter"

Gay women packing one suitcase for just shoes, and gay men taking just two pair for a 7 day vacation...........What would Martha say about this? :rotfl:

jamieandben

12-16-2005, 09:41 AM

will it help if i told you that i pack everthing in my closet
for just a weekend trip?
And it all goes with just two pair of shoes. :rotfl:

RickinNYC

12-16-2005, 10:04 AM

Rick: I can't believe you didn't tell me about this thread!

Sorry kiddo, thought you knew and would get to it when you got down to it.

RickinNYC

12-16-2005, 10:06 AM

will it help if i told you that i pack everthing in my closet
for just a weekend trip?
And it all goes with just two pair of shoes. :rotfl:

I agree!

Actually, I'd take along one pair of dress shoes, one pair of sneakers and one or two pairs of flip flops, but that's about it.

T&KHayes

12-16-2005, 10:29 AM

I hate socks! Which in turn doesn't make me like winter to much. I am a total flip flop, sandal girl, or even better....no shoes! :teeth:

True North

12-16-2005, 11:26 AM

Definetly only 2 of my 5 pairs will come to Disney. The runners, and the sandals can meet Mickey. The black dress shoes, the brown casual dress shoes. and the boots will all be left behind.

I definetly will be able to pack everything into one suitcase. Lets be honest, I will probably have every outfit picked out, and matching with Mark a good month ahead of time. DH on the other hand will have about 3 suitcases just for pants.

MissMichelle

12-16-2005, 04:18 PM

I love this thread! It is a great change from some of the message boards I frequent..Everyone here is so nice! My name is Michelle. I am engaged to a wonderful man T.C. ---My 2 best friends are gay men and I love them to death. ;)

LOVING everyone's pictures! I am going to add one of myself--maybe my dogs....hmmmm ;)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/MissMichelle46/michelle2.jpg[/IMG]
Me, My 2 kids and my niece (all going to Disney)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/MissMichelle46/DSC01563.jpg

jamieandben

12-16-2005, 06:58 PM

welcome miss michelle
i hope you have as much fun on here as i do. :teeth:

bubie2.5

12-16-2005, 07:29 PM

HI Michelle!! Welcome!

About the shoes, lets just say I travel with more than three pairs, but less than what Imelda Marcos would carry. ;)

OrlandoMike

12-16-2005, 07:54 PM

OK everyone, we exchanged gifts at work today, I recieved a great T-Shirt from my favorite Amusement Park in the world, Cedar Point. When we took a closer look we we're all amazed by something on the back. Anyone else notice it?

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c212/MSasse/wishyouwerehere.jpg

Saxton

12-16-2005, 08:30 PM

Malaysia - I don't have any suits as cool as Bette's, two problems ... this area is not a hotbed of fashion and I'm really small & good petite clothes are hard to find. I tend to buy most of my suits at Kaufmans or Petite Sophisticate (which is part of Casual Corner) but they just closed all of those down. Plus I work in a really conservative office so I have to dress conservatively.

Mike - Mickey is everywhere!! Either I see him or maybe I had too much to drink when we went out for dinner tonight. ;) Hey, it's cold and snowing here and I really need to do something to keep warm ...well, maybe the fireplace would work better than a few drinks but it's not as fun.

Michelle - welcome to our happy group!

Viki

12-16-2005, 08:32 PM

OrlandoMike

12-16-2005, 09:03 PM

Geesh, you cant even make a cocktail without someone new joining this thread!

Welcome Everyone!

Well for all of you up north, its cold down here too! Not as cold as up there, but cold for us none the less. (If your planning a trip throw in a sweatshrit! Honey the shoes aint gonna keep ya warm.........Listen to Daddy!)

As far as the shirt goes, what a hoot...... huh? My favorite two things, Cedar Point and Mickey Mouse on one T-Shirt! (If you like coasters you NEED to visit Cedar Point!!)

Now for all of you who are freezing right now, remember in just a few days a real big ole bear named Santa will visit your home and leave you something, probably from Disney, that will leave you all warm and fuzzy! ! ! And there will be a big ole parade on TV from the most Magical Place on Earth!
And then you can grab the turkey leg and pretend your in Frontierland, and thow another log on the fire! See.....your warming up already!

MissMichelle

12-17-2005, 01:50 AM

welcome miss michelle
i hope you have as much fun on here as i do. :teeth:

Thanks! It seems I am going to!

MissMichelle

12-17-2005, 01:51 AM

HI Michelle!! Welcome!

About the shoes, lets just say I travel with more than three pairs, but less than what Imelda Marcos would carry. ;)

HAHA! Well I am trying to figure what I'll bring for my trip! I am one of those "My feet never hurt and if they do you'll NEVER know it" kinda gals...:) I went to Old Navy tonight and stocked up on their 2 For $5 Flip Flops ;)

MissMichelle

12-17-2005, 01:52 AM

Michelle - welcome to our happy group!

Thanks Saxton! I am happy to be here!

Saxton

12-17-2005, 09:23 AM

Since we are all Disney fanatics and I'm sure we all decorate with style for the holidays I was wondering if everyone goes with Disney themes. I have a ton of Disney ornaments that people have given me and I don't even put them on the tree (sorry!!) because I prefer a traditional look ... somehow ornaments of Mickey sitting at a computer or the wicked witch from Snow White just don't say "Merry Christmas" to me! (I do put one Mickey ornament on the tree - it's one that my mom got for me, hand painted from the Christmas store in DTD.) In fact, I have opted out of the ornament exchange at work because everyone kept giving me Disney ornaments. But, what I do have is the Disney Christmas Village ... the train station, Casey's, the firehouse and the castle. I think I like them because they look a bit victorian (well, not the castle maybe) and they remind me of Main Street ... and they look really nice on my mantle all lit up! How about all of you? Do you go with a Disney theme for whatever holiday you might celebrate?

jamieandben

12-17-2005, 12:13 PM

I prefer a traditional tree too. I do have 1 disney ornament on the tree
that was a gift. and 1 hidden mickey (that no one has found) and all the other disney is in my office or in my bedroom.

jamieandben

12-17-2005, 12:19 PM

mike.
love Cedar Point
went the year they opened TTD. 2hr in line best RC outside disney ever.
Ready to go back.

True North

12-17-2005, 12:58 PM

Hi Michelle! Welcome!

Saxton, beleave it or not, I do not have one Disney Christmas ornament! First off, we really don't have a lot of Christmas stuff. We live in a small appartment right now, and we have tired to conserve space while we are here. Also, we have never been around for Christmas much. Christmas Day always takes place at one of our parents place, and between visiting the rest of the family, we don't tend to make it home for much time. The family has been put on notice though, this is the last Christmas of massive travel. With Mark getting older, Chritmas is going to start to take place at home.

Our tree doesn't have a lot of ornaments yet. Will and I get a couple new ones each year, trying to get something that was significant to that year. So we have wedding stuff, Mark's birth stuff, and some other things from trip and other events. We also have some traditional stuff like Rudolph, Santa, reindeer, etc...

So no Disney stuff yet, but after our trip I am sure I will have one (well, probably 4) new ornaments from the Christmas shop. I have a rule that any ornament must be Christmas / holiday related, so I am sure Mickey making a snowman or something will be on our tree.

Valentine

12-17-2005, 01:58 PM

Well.. I do have some Disney Ornaments... and I put them all on my tree :) but they are mixed with other eclectic ornaments as well. I always get a real tree and hang white lights ONLY.. then all of my ornaments and finish off with tiny red bows on the ends of the branches and a huge red bow at the top with the ends of the bow draped down the side of the tree.

Noah.. Some advice to get those ornaments that "Mean Something". All of my ornaments have meaning and sentimentality. I hold a tree trimming party every year at my home. I invite several of my close friends over.. and my guests bring an ornament with them. I have food, drinks and fun! And the best part is.. I have friends to help me decorate my tree! It is great fun to unpack the boxes of prior year ornaments and remember who gave it to me.. and what it meant! Lots of memories come pouring out of those boxes everyyear! That box sparks many conversations that begin with.. "remember when...."

So...no matter how tacky I think an ornament may look, it will always go on my tree because it was given with love to me. Granted.. it will go on the back of the tree... ;) BUT.. it does end up on the tree!! :rotfl2:

Saxton: Where did you find that Disney Village ? I don't ever remember seeing that.. It sounds beautiful!! Have a pic to share??

Ooooo.. that's a nice idea.. let's share pics of us/pets/babies/etc.. in front of our holday decorations... :) or just our holday decorations! LOL!!

Kathy

Viki

12-17-2005, 02:30 PM

Right now my girl is putting up all of our Christmas decorations all by herself, as I sit working on a powerpoint presentation I have to give Tuesday night (and, yes, checking out the disboards!).

We usually put up two trees in the living room - one the traditional family tree which will sport a Disney ornament this year - Danny and John gifted us with an Epcot suitcase ornament on our trip, and one a Victorian tree that I do. But this year it's just the one tree because we bought too much furniture this year and there's no space for two! :rotfl2:

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

MissMichelle

12-18-2005, 11:30 AM

Since we are all Disney fanatics and I'm sure we all decorate with style for the holidays I was wondering if everyone goes with Disney themes. --------- Do you go with a Disney theme for whatever holiday you might celebrate?

I do...I started the "Disney theme" when my stepdaughter was under a year old for her fuirst Xmas--Mickey Tree topper, tree skirt, the stockings....Well it stuck so when I had my son and he seemed to LOVE it we kept it.

This will be our last Disney themed Xmas though...Trae is 5 and Ashley is 9~~~ We kept it this year due to our upcoming trip (first one staying onsite for more then 2 nights).

PennyW

12-18-2005, 12:38 PM

Hi Michelle! :wave2: This is a great group of people here!

We had to stop having a tree last year due to the addition of Kylie, our GSP. She liked to walk by the tree, grab a mouthful of branches, which would send ornaments falling everywhere. And this is our first year with Senna, who is the biggest klutz of a dog ever, so no tree again :paw: But we do have lots of other decor, stockings, etc. so it's still festive.

We've done no shopping (our Xmas gift to each other was the Disney trip), so we're off to face the mall :eek: which will in turn lead to :drinking1

Hope everyone is having a good day! :flower:

Penny

True North

12-18-2005, 01:04 PM

nordkin

12-18-2005, 06:05 PM

My partner and I went to see Broke Back Mountain last night and were disappointed. First let me start by saying it is only playing at two theaters in the Washington DC area. The theater near our house had it starting every hour from 1 PM til 11 PM so we thought we would not have trouble getting in. We got to the theater at 3:30 for a 4:30 show and all the shows were sold out until the 9:00 showing. We went ahead and got the tickets for the 9:00 show and were told to be back to the theater 45 minutes early. Glad we got there early because it was sold out as well. The reason I say we were disappointed had nothing to do with the topic of the movie, but with the editing. To us scenes did not seem to go together and left you wondering if it was taking place currently or was a flash back or fear of what would happen. It did a wonderful job of showing the fear of being discovered and even the fear of admitting your sexuality to yourself. I would recommend everyone see it for yourself, because I think those of us living in large cities do not fully comprehend what it is like to live in a rural area and for those of you who are younger what it was like for those of us who are a little older and went through the same hardships when we were in our twneties, thirties, or even forties. I am so glad I live in a state and near a city that is accepting, I have a family that supports my relationship with my partner, and I have an employer that does not discriminate and terminates anyone harrassing GLBT employees.

icebrat001

12-18-2005, 06:08 PM

Valentine! I love your idea! I saw on another thread that someone sugested writing the year on the bottom of all ornaments to remind you of the time you got it. I think I will do that too. So far every ornament has been a gift, so they all have meaning right now.

So, for some reason I thought it would be a good idea to go shopping yesterday. I have all week off, yet I choose to go to the mall on a Saturday afternoon. It was so crazy! I also missed the fact that the biggest mall in downtown does not have a single toy store. Well, after that mess I realized I would take today off and try again Monday. How is everyone elses shopping going?

I started shopping at the end of October and I finished shopping about 2 weeks ago. Whew, that was tiring. I did the majority of shopping online, I went into one store (toys r us), it feels nice to be done. We will open gifts after we get back from our cruise.

Good news :cheer2: I found shoes! Good things happen when you walk into the Kenneth Cole store, you find great shoes that match everything. I am no longer stressed about that. I'm also half way done packing. I won't get another chance to finish packing until the day of the trip :earseek:

T&KHayes

12-19-2005, 03:46 AM

Saxton- I am soo jealous! I want the Disney village so bad. ;) I am thinking that I might just start buying one every year till I have them all. I have a christmas village but it is the Dickinson set and getting a little old, I am ready for new!

Malaysia- I am excited for you guys! You are going to have so much fun! Enjoy yourself and can't wait to hear all about your trip when you get back!

I used to have a complete disney themed tree but our storage unit got broken into and they stole all of my x-mas decorations and our ski sled! So I am starting all over. We got each of the kids one this last October at the World and will give them to them on x-mas morning. I also plan on getting some online at the dis store when they go on sale.

mickeem

12-19-2005, 07:27 AM

Hey Saxton!!
ok, Disney Christmas themes?
Yes, we have a Disney Tree, totally Disney, except for a couple of ornaments for the dogs!(Tinkerbell sits atop the tree, which can be a little disturbing, seeing how she sits on the tree!) :)

When we were in the "World" last spring, (Which is the perfect time to shop for holiday items!), we picked up some more ornaments, tree skirt, decorations, and a few of the Disney Village buildings. I havent put those up this year, they are packed away until we get moved to Florida...
But, the tree is up, and the mickey decorations are out in full abundance. I even have all my packages wrapped in Mickey paper (Courtesy of Walmart)!!

Everyone done shopping???

_____________________
Traci

joanjett1976

12-19-2005, 12:08 PM

Joan - Is your partners name Val, is it short for something? My partners name is Valencia and I call her Val, how ironic is that!

Joan: Oh wow, a Boot shopping trip, that must be really fun. I LOVE boots, are you really picky about boots like Catherine Zeta Jones was in the Haunting?

Sue: Where do you buy your suits? I'm interested in getting some, but I haven't seen a style that I like. I want a sexy suit :) You know, like the kind what's her name Bette wears on the L word. The new season is almost here. :banana:

Wow, lots of chatter this weekend!

Malaysia: Val is for Valerie! I think I will change my DIS name to my real name, Genevieve. You know, like Cher, Madonna, Mariah...Genevieve!! In big hot pink lights preferably.

I love Bette's clothes on The L Word!! I got the names of the stores the show's stylist uses in Los Angeles. I'll be going again in a little over a month, watch out credit cards. Mama's going shopping! A friend recently acted in an episode so I got all the scoop on the set. Unfortunately Canada is very late and we will not be getting Season 3 for another 6 months. I guess I will have to download the new eps.

True North: I always thought the lack of a major toy store downtown Montreal to be quite puzzling. I think the closest Toys R Us is in Lasalle.

Hey, is anyone here on myspace?

icebrat001

12-19-2005, 07:11 PM

So little time, so much to do! As usual, I am stuck at work until 10 pm. I'm still not finished packing, I've gotten the dresses (12), jeans, capris, pants, and skirts packed and that's it. We plan on heading out to the ship around noon, so I really need to get a move on things tomorrow morning. I am so excited, although I think the real reason I am excited is because I love the dessert and the slot machines.

Anyway, to answer the christmas tree question, we don't have an official disney tree (We've never been to WDW) but we have lots of Disney ornaments on tree and some of the gifts are wrapped in Disney paper. This is our first time putting up a tree together, we always skip it since we are cruising, but this year we decided to do it and we will open gifts when we get back from vacation.

I used to have a myspace because a friend of mine had it and suggested I get one, when she left myspace, I stopped using it.

So what are the names of the sylist used on the L word, they dress so cute. I wish I could dress like that.

disneynutt1225

12-19-2005, 08:00 PM

Hey Everyone! Looks like it's been a busy weekend on the thread. I think I'm getting sick, I couldn't stay awake at work today and I've been sneezing and coughing all day. I hate getting sick - especially this time of year.

Ugh, anyway! I have a myspace page. I don't really use it that much, but once in a while I log in to respond to my messages.

No Disney tree, but I do have some Disney ornaments. This year we're not putting a tree up at all because we're moving. It's really weird not having my house decorated AT ALL for Christmas. It's also pretty darn depressing - now there's holes in the walls because we're taking stuff down, boxes everywhere...it's a mess!

I finished Christmas shopping last Thursday; I played hooky from work to get it done. As of yesterday all my presents are now wrapped and ready to go!

Malaysia: Have a great time on your cruise! Be sure to give us details when you come back!

icebrat001

12-19-2005, 10:48 PM

Hey Everyone! Looks like it's been a busy weekend on the thread. I think I'm getting sick, I couldn't stay awake at work today and I've been sneezing and coughing all day. I hate getting sick - especially this time of year.
I hope you feel better soon, it really stinks to get sick around the holiday's
Ugh, anyway! I have a myspace page. I don't really use it that much, but once in a while I log in to respond to my messages.

No Disney tree, but I do have some Disney ornaments. This year we're not putting a tree up at all because we're moving. It's really weird not having my house decorated AT ALL for Christmas. It's also pretty darn depressing - now there's holes in the walls because we're taking stuff down, boxes everywhere...it's a mess! Have fun moving, think about what a good time you will have putting up a tree next year!

I finished Christmas shopping last Thursday; I played hooky from work to get it done. As of yesterday all my presents are now wrapped and ready to go! Congrats on getting your presents wrapped. I hate wrapping gifts, as you can see by my tag, I tricked Dear SO into wrapping her own gifts. :rotfl:

Malaysia: Have a great time on your cruise! Be sure to give us details when you come back! I will give a little review and post pictures when I get back. Have a happy holiday! I'll be back on the 30th :cheer2: :cool1:

Viki

12-19-2005, 11:11 PM

Malaysia - have a magical cruise!

Friends: I just posted two new installments of the latest trip report. Woo-hoo, this is HARD work! Thanks for visiting the trip reports site. You guys have kept it postive and supportive.

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

OrlandoMike

12-20-2005, 08:31 AM

SparklieSunShine

12-20-2005, 08:45 AM

I have been done shopping for about 2 weeks, but I started in early November. I am still picking up things hear and there for Kimberly. I am also going to the King of Prussia mall on Friday so I am sure to do some extra shopping then just because.

I'm COLD! :cold:

What is the present everyone is most excited to give?

For me it's two things. This Night Sky Poster (http://www.signals.com/signals/Item_Personalized-Night-Sky-Poster_HA1712_ps_srm.html) from Signals and the complete series of Sex and The City on DVD. I am excited about the poster because it came out beautiful and it is more meaningful. I got it done for the date we began dating. The DVD is exciting b/c I know she will love it and she is completely stumped about what it is.

icebrat001

12-20-2005, 12:42 PM

Viki,

Awsome Trip report, good luck getting if finished by the end of the year! But I dont mind, I actually look forward to the reading.

Malaysia - HAVE A GREAT CRUISE!

We all want photos of all of the shoes and "Calm Diggers" (Thats what we old folks call Capri's)
:rotfl2: :rotfl2: calm diggers, haha, very funny!

I'm not even done packing :faint: I better go.

Happy Holiday's Everyone!

Valentine

12-20-2005, 02:23 PM

have a GREAT time Malaysia!!! Happy Sailing!!!

Kathy

SparklieSunShine

12-20-2005, 02:46 PM

Have fun on your trip Malaysia!

WDW Poly Princess

12-20-2005, 05:17 PM

SparklieSunShine- that night sky poster is SO cool! What a thoughtful gift!

I am yet to do any Christmas shopping- it's going to be an interesting week!

disneynutt1225

12-20-2005, 06:33 PM

I'm most excited to give DFi his new XM satellite radio - he's been salivating after it for so long and I keep telling him no. Now, he can listen to his country music (who am I kidding, I love it too) when we move to NY.

OT: I had a terrible day at work today. I work in a bank and we were robbed 20 minutes before closing. I can't go into much detail, but it was a harrowing experience to say the least. Thank goodness no one was hurt. I hate being home alone right now (DFi is at work until tomorrow morning). But, I do have my ferocious (yeah right) Toby to keep me company. And the DIS is helping me keep my mind off of it.

Saxton

12-20-2005, 07:07 PM

Kathy - you can get the Disney Village at the Christmas Store at DTD and I just got the firehouse as a gift, it was purchased at the Disney Store online. The buildings are really nice - the little lights in the wreaths actually change colors. Here's a link to some shots of the village & my last trip (some of the decorations at the MK and Osborne lights):

http://saxton.shutterfly.com/action/

Traci - are you sure you want to move away from this beautiful weather? I took my staff out to lunch today and I swear I got frost bit ... couldn't feel my ears for a long time! I was going to head to Rochester this week but I think I'll wait for spring. By the way, I'll pm you a site for the Federal jobs that I mentioned.

Malaysia - have great trip and we'll expect a complete report.

Disneynutt - so you're getting sick and you got robbed??? That is awful! Stay in, relax and let Toby protect you!

disneynutt1225

12-20-2005, 07:10 PM

Disneynutt - so you're getting sick and you got robbed??? That is awful! Stay in, relax and let Toby protect you!

Luckily, I'm feeling better health wise today. We must have just been kicking up too much dust over the weekend with all the packing so my allergies went haywire.

I'm definitely staying in tonight! I have my glass of wine and my jammies on as we speak.

Viki

12-20-2005, 10:19 PM

OT: I had a terrible day at work today. I work in a bank and we were robbed 20 minutes before closing. I can't go into much detail, but it was a harrowing experience to say the least. Thank goodness no one was hurt. I hate being home alone right now (DFi is at work until tomorrow morning). But, I do have my ferocious (yeah right) Toby to keep me company. And the DIS is helping me keep my mind off of it.

Oh my goodness, that really does rate as a terrible day and Toby looks wonderful but basically useless in a crisis. Could I loan you one or both of my very able border collies, who are prepared to take down any and all intruders, Canadian geese, or viscious killer sheep?

True North

12-20-2005, 10:20 PM

disneynutt - That's so scary! Has it ever happened before? You deserve that wine!

Well, I lied when I said I would have all my Christmas shopping done today. I'll finnish tomorow.... Yeah, even I know that is a lie. I'll tell you what my favourite gift to give is as soon as I buy it. ;)

Well, I have missed the DIS for a while. I better go check out what is going on over in the trip report board, just incase I can see some more gay thread all-stars!

Viki

12-20-2005, 10:28 PM

Well, I have missed the DIS for a while. I better go check out what is going on over in the trip report board, just incase I can see some more gay thread all-stars!

Oh my goodness, I am sooooo easy. I'm not even absolutely positive you're referring to yours truly, but I sure am blushing!

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

Valentine

12-21-2005, 12:10 AM

Wow.. busy day!!! Sorry to hear about your terrible day Dis!

Thanks for the pics Saxton.. they are GREAT!! Now.. you know I will be hitting up the Christmas Store in January! (Which btw.. i hope we can put together some sort of gathering!!)

I did some christmas shopping tonight...and am happy to say that I am ALMOST done!! LOL!! Not quite but almost.. one more outing and i should have it all accomplished.. Did I mention that i LOVE Christmas shopping?? I love searching for that perfect gift.. but it has to be done during the christmas season.. i can't pre-buy.. i don't know... I just love the hustle and bustle of the malls...

Let's see.. favorite gift.. So far it is a Long Black Suede Jacket I got for my sister.. the mother of the cutie in my Siggie... she rarely buys herself any nice clothes anymore.. so.. I was lucky and got her as my Kris Kringle.. so I get to spend alot on her and she can't yell at me!! LOL!! In my family we pick one person to be our KK and then we spend an allotted amount on just that one person.. and the baby of course.. the other gift is a kid sized drum kit for my nephew.. of course that will be staying at MY house! LOL!! But he really does have an affinity towards the Piano and the Drums.. so.. I already bought him a small electronic keyboard... which he loves... so..now he has the drums to round out his little music room! :)

My favorite homemade gift is for my best friend.. a/k/a my Ex LOL!! I took some digital photos of actual old black & white photographs of her parents and grandparents that her brother has hanging in his house.. (she has been begging him to make duplicates for her for years now.. but he hasn't )...her mom is the only person still living from these photos... I printed them out in all different sizes and they look as good as the originals... and I have framed them in various antique frames that I have searched for..... they look fabulous.. and she is going to be so happy.... those are the kind of gifts I like to give best... personal ones...

Well.. I am rather chatty tonight aren't I? LOL!! Okay.. i'll shut up now!! Night all!!

kathy

bubie2.5

12-21-2005, 07:35 AM

SparklieSunShine

12-21-2005, 09:20 AM

Disneynutt- That is terrible. I am very sorry to hear that happened where you work. I can't even imagine what that would be like. :grouphug:

Valentine- Wow. what a lovely and thoughtful gift for your best friend. I bet you can't wait to see her open it. I always want to give gifts like that, but I can never think of something just right. That is perfect though.

Is anyone here out at work? I just started a new job as an Independent Consultant for The Body Shop At Home and I am meeting with my upline next week and I feel like she might ask me if I am single or married or something along those lines. I'm not really sure what I should say since I don't want to lie, but I also don't want to make a big deal about it. I'm also worried it might keep me from getting clients......am I thinking to much into this?

For those of you who don't know about The Body Shop you can check me out here (http://www.thebodyshopathome.com/web/kkeiper).

skeleton_pirate

12-21-2005, 10:15 AM

Hi everybody! My girlfriend and I will be taking our first vacation together to WDW January 3-10 and I am beyond excited. I'm one of these "plan every minute detail of every day" kind of gals, and have been to the world many times, and just had to drag her along this time. She's only been once, when she was very small.

My family pretty much won't go with me anymore, after I was dubbed the "Disney Nazi" on the last trip. Glad I finally have someone to go with, although I've been forced to promise to lighten up a bit. I agreed, but between you and me, I'd probably be able to tell you the exact point on Splash Mountain that we will be on at 11:23 on January 5.

On another note, has anyone had a same-sex commitment ceremony at WDW?

disneynutt1225

12-21-2005, 12:27 PM

Thanks for the support, everyone. I'm at work today, and the regional manager came down and told us that there is counceling available for those of us who want to use it. I almost had a breakdown this morning - spent quite a while rehashing everything in my head and crying because I didn't want to come in today. I guess that's normal given the circumstances. As the days pass, it should get easier. I actually had a regular customer come in (who didn't know about the robbery) a few minutes ago and as he was reaching for his checks inside his coat he said "give me the money" in a joking manner. I froze up and said "that's just not even funny" but laughed it off. Apparently I lost all color in my face because my friend ran over and gave me a hug. *sigh* It'll get better....

Sparklie, I would be honest with her should the situation come up, but I can't see it coming into a regular conversation at this point. At this stage of the game, your upline should just be interested in helping you sell the product. Good luck with your new venture! It looks like fun.

RickinNYC

12-21-2005, 02:34 PM

Luckily, I'm feeling better health wise today. We must have just been kicking up too much dust over the weekend with all the packing so my allergies went haywire.

I'm definitely staying in tonight! I have my glass of wine and my jammies on as we speak.

Disneynutt, that is horrible to say the least! Robbed! I'd probably wet myself had I been there.

When are you guys moving to NY? And whereabouts will you be headed?

Drink a glass of wine for me!

disneynutt1225

12-21-2005, 03:45 PM

Disneynutt, that is horrible to say the least! Robbed! I'd probably wet myself had I been there.

When are you guys moving to NY? And whereabouts will you be headed?

Drink a glass of wine for me!

I think I drank enough wine for everyone in this thread! LOL.

We're moving at the end of January into my parents house (trying to save money for a house). We'll be in Roslyn (Long Island) just inside the Nassau County border. We'll probably live there for around 2 years and then look for a house in the Queens/Brooklyn area. That's the plan as of now anyway.

SparklieSunShine

12-21-2005, 04:37 PM

SparklieSunShine- that night sky poster is SO cool! What a thoughtful gift!

Thank you! I have been wanting to get it for her for a while, but with this being our 5th year together it seemed right. It really came out beautiful and I highly recommend it as a personal and meaningful gift.

I was worried it wouldn't come out to good because I live on the top of a mountain, but they got one over the lake and you can spot 2 planets on the picture along with the stars. It is just amazing.

nordkin

12-22-2005, 09:52 AM

Is anyone here out at work? I just started a new job as an Independent Consultant for The Body Shop At Home and I am meeting with my upline next week and I feel like she might ask me if I am single or married or something along those lines. I'm not really sure what I should say since I don't want to lie, but I also don't want to make a big deal about it. I'm also worried it might keep me from getting clients......am I thinking to much into this?

It is actually against the law to ask someone if they are married or single and most people in upper management positions know this. The reason being it stops discrimination or any appearance of discrimination. It may come up in an innocent manner with no intent of judgement one way or another, but in a just get to know you kind of way. I am out at work, as is my partner, but both of our companies have harrassement and discrimination policies for sexual orientation. Not knowing the Body Shop I would be careful what you say. You may want to check out HRC's website under worklife to see if the Body Shop is listed as having a policy on sexual orientation. It is wonderful resource. Good Luck and let us know how it goes.

RickinNYC

12-22-2005, 10:11 AM

I think I drank enough wine for everyone in this thread! LOL.

We're moving at the end of January into my parents house (trying to save money for a house). We'll be in Roslyn (Long Island) just inside the Nassau County border. We'll probably live there for around 2 years and then look for a house in the Queens/Brooklyn area. That's the plan as of now anyway.

I see a mini DIS meet in the future! We live in the Rego Park/Forest Hills, Queens area. If you want to poke around the neighborhood to see if it suits you, you should let me now. I love living here!

RickinNYC

12-22-2005, 10:13 AM

It is actually against the law to ask someone if they are married or single and most people in upper management positions know this. The reason being it stops discrimination or any appearance of discrimination. It may come up in an innocent manner with no intent of judgement one way or another, but in a just get to know you kind of way. I am out at work, as is my partner, but both of our companies have harrassement and discrimination policies for sexual orientation. Not knowing the Body Shop I would be careful what you say. You may want to check out HRC's website under worklife to see if the Body Shop is listed as having a policy on sexual orientation. It is wonderful resource. Good Luck and let us know how it goes.

Was going to suggest the same thing re: HRC (Human Rights Campaign). They're an excellent resource for info about major companies.

disneynutt1225

12-22-2005, 10:32 AM

I see a mini DIS meet in the future! We live in the Rego Park/Forest Hills, Queens area. If you want to poke around the neighborhood to see if it suits you, you should let me now. I love living here!

Thanks! I'll keep it in mind :)

SparklieSunShine

12-22-2005, 01:58 PM

All good things to keep in mind...I guess I will just deal with it as it comes up. The Body Shop is a great company and they care a lot about human right so I don't think I have anything to worry about when it comes to the corperation.

It's almost Christmas!

jamieandben

12-22-2005, 02:09 PM

I think i have a pic in here now
if i do iam the one on the left

joanjett1976

12-22-2005, 02:53 PM

hi jamie! nice to see ya!

jamieandben

12-23-2005, 08:01 AM

OK i know i do this for a living and all
but how do you get a pic in your signature?

RickinNYC

12-23-2005, 10:14 AM

Hey Jamie!

Use the following link to the Technical Support board and you'll see a couple of other links that explain how to post a pic in your sig:

http://disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=43

RickinNYC

12-23-2005, 10:15 AM

And Jamie, a belated but heartfelt welcome to the DIS!

jamieandben

12-23-2005, 01:24 PM

Thank you RickinNYC

SeattleRedBear

12-23-2005, 01:56 PM

Geez, you go away for a couple months and look what happens!

No trips to the World planned, but we took a Halloween trip to where it all started. HusBear is a dedicated DL loyalist and it's very rare that I can get him to admit that something is better at WDW than at DL. I still can't get him to admit that ToT sucks at CA in comparison to the WDW version.

Anyway, reading about how couples met up made me want to contribute our story (that and the fact that I'm not-so-constructively avoiding work at the moment). At the age of 33 (we won't say how many years ago this was), I had been single for three years (only one previous relationship that had lasted a year) and was living in Washington DC at the time. I have a good friend who is a bit of a psychic and one time when I was over for dinner I asked him to take a look at some pictures (typically he would look at pictures and get impressions about the people in the pictures). He looked at my picture and then asked "You have a 34-inch waist, right?" "No, 36" (again, we won't say how many inches ago this was). "Well, I get this real weird image. You're going to meet a man in the spring. He'll be tall and dark. He'll have children. But I get this image that you'll be able to wear each others clothes."

Now this has always been a very romantic image for me. Especially sweaters. I just love enveloping myself in a lover's smell. (I know, TMI).

Anyway, spring comes and goes and no tall, dark lover on the horizons. Oh, well, Glynn screwed up again. A year comes and goes and I've forgotten about the prediction.

Nearly two years after this dinner, I'm in a dressing room backstage at the Seattle Opera House getting ready to play music with a Balkan band that I used to play with when I lived in Seattle. We are playing for a Balkan dance group (Radost) that I danced with back in the early 80's. I just happened to be visiting in Seattle during the Northwest Folklife festival (Memorial Day weekend) and the band I used to play with needed a clarinet player for a Radost performance. Friends of mine that were still dancing with Radost mentioned there was this new guy in the group that I should meet as he reminded them of me and they thought the two of us would hit it off.

I walk into the dressing room, gig bag over the shoulder, and I see a very animated, tall man (half-dressed) with dark hair and beard and I'm sure this is the person my friend was talking about. He's doing finger magic tricks for another dancer. So I worm my way into the conversation by offering my own stupid magic tricks. The mutual friend walks by and I turn to her and say "So Sidney, are you going to do the introductions?" "Of course. Steve, Ricky. Ricky, Steve." Rick then turns to me and says "Oh, you're the person whose name is in all my costumes!"

Ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding!

After a cast party where we spent the entire night talking to each other and one date that weekend (before I had to return to the east coast) it was obvious that this was the man Glynn had been referring to and that somehow we would be together. Eight months later I was back in Seattle, in the one job in the entire city that was comparable to my job in Washington.

I do believe in fate. Through good times and bad we are still together.

Saxton

12-23-2005, 04:24 PM

Karma! I knew you guys would appreciate this. I had a studio booked at BWV in February (had points I just had to use!) but I needed to switch to March and wanted a 1 bedroom instead. I called member services yesterday and was told that there were no 1 bedrooms available at Boardwalk, Beach Club or Wilderness. They had availability at Saratoga and Old Key West but I really had my heart set on BWV. So I was a bit bummed out. Today I decided to go ahead and book OKW and just for the heck of it I called again asked the woman to check availability at BWV (1 day later, different woman). She started typing away on the computer, paused for a while, then put me on hold ... magic happened and we now have exactly what we want!! There are still a few more pieces to this trip puzzle but this is a great start. Maybe this was Disney's Christmas present to me! ;)

disneynutt1225

12-23-2005, 10:31 PM

magic happened and we now have exactly what we want!! There are still a few more pieces to this trip puzzle but this is a great start. Maybe this was Disney's Christmas present to me! ;)

Yes, Virginia, there IS a Santa Claus! How nice that you got what you wanted. That was Mickey's personal present to you. :goodvibes

iankh

12-23-2005, 11:06 PM

Hey there everyone!

I didn't even know there was a gay friendly thread on the DIS boards. I found out about this on the cruise thread.

Well, my partner and I are heading down to WDW on December 31st to celebrate New Year's Eve and have a little vacation.

Next December, 2006 we and a friend are all taking our first Disney Cruise. Don't quite know what to expect on that front.

True North

12-23-2005, 11:08 PM

Hi everyone!

Just a quick note! I am off to the inlaws tonight, and then a tour of Ontario and my parents place for Christmas, and back to Quebec and the inlaws for New Years. This is going to be a looooooong trip for us. I love the holidays, but will love getting back home soon. :)

So in case I don't get a chance, I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! (Does everyone on our thread celebrate Christmas? If not, happy Chanuka or Kwanza or anything else!) I'm sure I will sneak on sometime, somewhere, but if not I look forward to talking to you all in the new year!

Love always,
Noah (AKA: True North)

Viki

12-24-2005, 10:36 AM

Hi guys, my computer crashed (literally, into the floor) two nights ago, so I'm using the old one on dial up and I am, of course, very busy this time of year, but I wanted to check in and say two things. First, I saw Brokeback Mountain yesterday, the tragic lovestory of two cowboys back in the 60s, and it was awesome. Run and see it! Second, please have a happy holiday time.

TLPL

12-24-2005, 11:18 AM

Hi All! This is my first posting and I hope it show up at the right place. Anyway, my partner of ten years and I are from Canada and we are planning to get married in February. For our honeymoon we have booked a 6 nights 7 days Magic your way plus dining vacation and we are staying at the All Star Movie. My question is: Is it wise to tell them we are going on our honeymoon and plan accordingly? We are both quiet people and don't want to cause a scene, but on the other hand we want it to be special and make the trip memorable, candlelight dinner and all. I am excited and nervous at the same time any suggestions would be appreciated.

Oh, and Happy Holiday to all of you!

Peter and Lucas

bubie2.5

12-24-2005, 11:51 AM

Hi iankh and TLPL!!! Welcome!!

TLPL: Congrats!! February is almost here!!! From what I understand Disney is very gay friendly. But maybe you better wait for the responses here.

PennyW

12-24-2005, 11:54 AM

Hi everyone - we are running around like crazy women trying to finish up Christmas preparations. I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday! :flower:

SeattleRedBear

12-24-2005, 12:54 PM

I'm guessing (and this is only a guess) that if you asked for anything "official" (like a wedding package) you would probably be told no (it didn't sound like you were interested in doing that anyway). But if you happened to mention it when booking a room or making a priority seating, I don't think anything negative would happen and the staff might go out of their way to make it special for you. Our experiences being an openly gay couple have always been positive. I'm thinking you might be uncomfortable with having your honeymoon out there for the world to see, but I wonder what (if any) responses you would get if the two of you went to park both wearing Mickey groom's ears?

Hi All! This is my first posting and I hope it show up at the right place. Anyway, my partner of ten years and I are from Canada and we are planning to get married in February. For our honeymoon we have booked a 6 nights 7 days Magic your way plus dining vacation and we are staying at the All Star Movie. My question is: Is it wise to tell them we are going on our honeymoon and plan accordingly? We are both quiet people and don't want to cause a scene, but on the other hand we want it to be special and make the trip memorable, candlelight dinner and all. I am excited and nervous at the same time any suggestions would be appreciated.

Oh, and Happy Holiday to all of you!

Peter and Lucas

nordkin

12-24-2005, 01:58 PM

Just wanted to take the time to wish everyone a wonderful and safe holiday.

iankh

12-24-2005, 06:28 PM

Has anyone ever done a DCL cruise, and as a gay person what did you think of it? My partner and I have the 4 night booked for December 10th, 2006 and so does a friend.

Any tips?

StormTigger

12-24-2005, 10:26 PM

Has anyone ever done a DCL cruise, and as a gay person what did you think of it? My partner and I have the 4 night booked for December 10th, 2006 and so does a friend.

Any tips?

Iankh, My partner and I went on the 7 day cruise a couple years ago and I still say it was the best vacation I've ever taken. The cast was typical Disney cast, they honestly could care less about it, and the other guest on the cruise seemed just as accepting. We where a little nervous about the dinner arrangment (sharing a table w/ other families), but we had the late sitting, and our table was all adults who treated us like any other couple. There where also several other gay couples on the cuirse and at least one lesbian couple.

We (my partner and I, and the lesbian couple - who's names I can't remember :confused3 ) closed down the dance club. We where the only ones there for like the last hour, and for the last song we had the DJ play a slow song so we could dance with our partners ... it was great. For 7 days, we lived in a "perfectly accepting" world.. did I mention it was great? :cool1:

My only tip is request the late dinning (less kids). - OH.. and eat at Palo's - makes for a romantic meal (we did brunch).

Valentine

12-25-2005, 01:38 AM

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Holiday! Been running around shopping, wrapping, making the meatballs and sauce.. All set now! Hope everyone has a happy and healthy whatever it is you celebrate!

Welcome to the new folk on the thread! Hope you stick around! It's a fun bunch!

kathy

OrlandoMike

12-25-2005, 07:56 AM

Happy Holidays to Everyone!

Dont forget to watch the Walt Disney World Christmas parade today!

Cheer for the all star Drum Corps! These are great kids!

It's cloudy with scattered showers here this morning, but my sources tell me it will be warm and sunny for the parade.......Now that's MAGIC! :rotfl:

TLPL

12-25-2005, 10:12 PM

We are on a budget but still would like to have a romantic time, any suggestion where we should go for a quiet dinner? What is this I read about the "gay-friendly night" at PI?

iankh

12-25-2005, 11:07 PM

Thanks StormTigger. I was a little nervous about the cruise, though it's something we've wanted to do for a while.

We have requested the late sitting, for precisely the reason you mentioned. A friend is coming with us, so I'm not sure if we'll get our own table or not.

OrlandoMike

12-26-2005, 01:12 PM

PI on Thursday has always been free to Cast Members, so a lot of them went that night. It just cought on that Thursday was the unofficial gay night at PI.

As far as a romantic spot...

You can sit at the bar at the California Grill and have apps. Time it so the fireworks go off, you can also sit at the Sushi Bar and eat light.

The restaurant in the Castle is awfully romantic, but no booze.

Mexico, Morocco, and Canada all have romantic settings.

Good Luck

iankh

12-26-2005, 03:13 PM

As far as romantic spots go, my partner (of 18 years) and I really like Jikos. In fact we really like the Animal Kingdom Lodge period. It is also nice to sit in their bar, Victoria Falls and have a few bevvies before dinner.

We also are very partial to the Wilderness Lodge, preferrably a room on the top floor, trees view and the dormer style ceiling.

The balconies feel very secluded. We love to just sit out there in the early morning and enjoy our coffee and the quiet.

nordkin

12-26-2005, 05:52 PM

Has anyone ever done a DCL cruise, and as a gay person what did you think of it? My partner and I have the 4 night booked for December 10th, 2006 and so does a friend.

Any tips?

We have been on several Disney cruises and have loved every one of them. The best advice I can give is just enjoy yourself. We have never had any problems and have actually met other gay couples on board that we are still friends with. WE went on the August Panama Canal cruise, met several couples on board, and booked the 11 day Southern Carribean cruise with two other couples while on board. We have always been treated like any other guest and have never been snubbed by other passengers. You will have a wonderful time.

iankh

12-26-2005, 07:21 PM

We have been on several Disney cruises and have loved every one of them. The best advice I can give is just enjoy yourself. We have never had any problems and have actually met other gay couples on board that we are still friends with. WE went on the August Panama Canal cruise, met several couples on board, and booked the 11 day Southern Carribean cruise with two other couples while on board. We have always been treated like any other guest and have never been snubbed by other passengers. You will have a wonderful time.

Nordkin - thanks! I feel much better. Our friends think we're nuts to be going on a Disney cruise instead of a gay cruise, but then they think it's odd that we own points in DVC. It's only in the past year that I've had any interest in trying a cruise and then spent about 6 months trying to convince my partner to try it.

nordkin

12-26-2005, 07:49 PM

Nordkin - thanks! I feel much better. Our friends think we're nuts to be going on a Disney cruise instead of a gay cruise, but then they think it's odd that we own points in DVC. It's only in the past year that I've had any interest in trying a cruise and then spent about 6 months trying to convince my partner to try it.

Gay cruises can be very expensive, although Disney is not cheap. There are lots of gays who would not dream of going on vacation with non gays, but in my opinion they are the losers. They are the same people who cry for equality, but they in turn practice their own form of discrimination. As my partner just pointed out it is fine to want to be with others like yourself, but do not judge those that do not care and just want to enjoy themselves.

Valentine

12-26-2005, 09:27 PM

Okay...trying this out.. here is a pic (I hope! ) of me and my nephew from Yesterday.. it's the same little guy from my siggie! Wow.. he is getting soooo big!

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/704/26425IMG_3859-med.JPG

Valentine

12-26-2005, 10:02 PM

WOW.. Now that I have the hang of it.. here is a post of one of my "kiddies" (Peanut) :) I have to catch up with the rest of you! LOL!!

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/704/26425IMG_3945-med.JPG

RickinNYC

12-26-2005, 11:43 PM

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL THE NEW AND OLD MEMBERS OF THIS THREAD!

Sorry for just popping in like this but I wanted to wish all the best for the season and the happiest of new years!

iankh

12-27-2005, 06:58 AM

Gay cruises can be very expensive, although Disney is not cheap. There are lots of gays who would not dream of going on vacation with non gays, but in my opinion they are the losers. They are the same people who cry for equality, but they in turn practice their own form of discrimination. As my partner just pointed out it is fine to want to be with others like yourself, but do not judge those that do not care and just want to enjoy themselves.

Somehow a gay cruise just holds no appeal for us. I'm not sure why, but we have no desire to do one.

Regarding expense, I have heard they are expensive too. I don't think the price we got for the DCL cruise is that bad. It was $589 per person for a 4-night cruise, inside cabin. What was also a deal was it was the same price for the friend coming with us who has his own cabin. No extra single supplement.

Just in case we hate the cruise, we're going to go to WDW for 5 nights after the cruise.

iankh

12-27-2005, 06:59 AM

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL THE NEW AND OLD MEMBERS OF THIS THREAD!

Sorry for just popping in like this but I wanted to wish all the best for the season and the happiest of new years!

Happy Holidays!

SparklieSunShine

12-27-2005, 08:39 AM

I'm back. I hope everyone had a WONDERFUL holiday season this year. I also hope you all got what you most desired. :) :goodvibes

I love Christmas time, but I am thankful that I no longer have to listen to Christmas music the entire time I am at work.

I love this time of year. It's almost New Years!

:love: :lovestruc :love: :lovestruc :love: :lovestruc

RickinNYC

12-27-2005, 08:43 AM

Somehow a gay cruise just holds no appeal for us. I'm not sure why, but we have no desire to do one.

Regarding expense, I have heard they are expensive too. I don't think the price we got for the DCL cruise is that bad. It was $589 per person for a 4-night cruise, inside cabin. What was also a deal was it was the same price for the friend coming with us who has his own cabin. No extra single supplement.

Just in case we hate the cruise, we're going to go to WDW for 5 nights after the cruise.

Totally agree. Like you, Joe and I have no interest in a gay cruise. Plus, the added expense just to do so is kind of silly in my opinion.

Hazy

12-27-2005, 02:01 PM

SparklieSunShine

12-27-2005, 02:29 PM

I used to want to go on an Olivia cruise, but I love Disney cruises so much I couldn't bare to cruise with anyone else. I don't think discrimination is a big issue with Disney. I don't know anyone who has had a problem and I have asked many many people. I actually would go as far as saying I felt a warm vibe from people when me and the mrs. were down there.

Just another reason Disney is so awesome.

iankh

12-27-2005, 03:47 PM

iankh-

That is a great price for the cruise! What sailing date are you going on?
I have also been on a Disney Cruise, and have never had any problems or strange looks.
Go, you will have a blast!

Hazy

Hazy,

We're booked for the 12/10/2006 4-night. I got 4 different quotes and it was amazing how much higher the other ones were, about $1000 for the 3 of us. Funny enough, it was Dreams Unlimited, the sponsor of the cruise forum that got us the great price.

If anyone else is sailing on this date, let me know!

RubyshoesNM

12-27-2005, 04:03 PM

Happy Holidays to guys as well! All the best to everyone in the New Year!
Hey, is their any GLBT folks or other singles going on the Jan. 7 "Magic" sailing????
Feel free to e-mail me.
Scott (RubyshoesNM)

Hazy

12-27-2005, 05:18 PM

That is a fantastic deal! Don't let that booking fall through! The ship looks beautiful during the Holidays! As does Castaway Cay!

Hazy

iankh

12-27-2005, 05:30 PM

That is a fantastic deal! Don't let that booking fall through! The ship looks beautiful during the Holidays! As does Castaway Cay!

Hazy

Our deposits are in and this is solid! We are ON for 12/10/2006 --- can you believe that this is a year away!

OrlandoMike

12-27-2005, 09:12 PM

We have taken numerous Disney cruises, and I have a tendency to feel "out of place" very easily. I have never felt anything but comfortable on the Disney ships! The staff, my table mates, everyone treated me just like Joe Blow USA! The staff in the lounges did get a little annoying late at night thought......always asking where the other half was! LOL (The other half can be quite entertaining when he wants to be)

I think at Disney people realize that were all here for the same thing...Magic!

Two other things...did anyone catch the Disney parade on Christmas? My drum corps kids got cut down to about 8 seconds, oh well, but other than that I thought it was a decent program.

And the other thing, did anyone else notice the "lifestyle" thread going on in the adult section? Hmmmmmmm :scared1:

Valentine

12-27-2005, 09:58 PM

A cruise.. sounds WONDERFUL!!! Have a fabulous time!!! :)

Yeah.. saw that Lifestyle thread trying to happen.. AND if you go into the "Any couples Going thread" you will see the same individual trying to get something started there also!! LOL!!!

Okay... I am going to try this one more time... BUT set a definite date.. How about January 3rd at Rose & Crown 5 pm for Drinks? Mini Meet? Anyone up for it .. or is another date better?

Kathy

TLPL

12-27-2005, 10:52 PM

Ok since the first discovery of this board on the 24th, I have not been able to stop myself from keep coming back and read every single new post. I think I am officially addicted.
I thought I got my honeymoon trip itinerary all figured out, but now it has been completely changed…. 20 times over! LOL
Oh any other couple going to be on vacationing Feb 6-12??

disneynutt1225

12-27-2005, 11:02 PM

Hey everyone! Hope you all had happy holidays! I have some exciting news - I FINALLY got my wedding dress yesterday! (Well, the deposit was put down anyway). I'm so excited - my mother and I went, and it was the first dress I tried on. I'm surprised no tears were shed, but somehow we managed. Now I have to find bridesmaid dresses....but we're getting there!

Anyway, just wanted to pop in and share the news. Hope you all have a very happy New Year - anyone have any exciting plans? I'm lucky if I make it to the ball drop, LOL.

OrlandoMike

12-27-2005, 11:29 PM

Kathy, Janurary 3rd, what day of the week is that? I can always be tempted to meet at EPCOT! LOL :drinking1

Valentine

12-27-2005, 11:47 PM

that would be a Tuesday Mike... and it would be a pleasure to meet you as well as some of our other family friends here! :) I know there are a few of us planning to be down there this week.... and with the holidays and all it seems to be harder to put together a mini meet.. but it can't hurt to keep trying :) so... any other takers?

Kathy

True North

12-28-2005, 12:44 AM

Hi everyone!

I wanted to just pop in and say a quick hello! We survived Christmas, and are now heading off to my in-laws for New Years / Christmas part 3. I am getting worried that Mark is becoming the most spoiled kid in the world. He is the first grandchild on both sides, and he has a lot of aunts that want to buy him things. I don't know if it will all fit in our little place!

I just wanted to say a big hello to all the new people! I almost didn't recognize the thread! I don't have a trip for another 10 months yet I am addicted too. TLPL, it is just too easy!

Well, I should run off, maybe check this "lifestyles" thread I have head about before I go to bed. :)

iankh

12-28-2005, 06:50 AM

Okay... I am going to try this one more time... BUT set a definite date.. How about January 3rd at Rose & Crown 5 pm for Drinks? Mini Meet? Anyone up for it .. or is another date better?

Kathy --- We'll be down there from the 31st and leave on the 4th. Meeting up on the 3rd will work for us.

Ian

Saxton

12-28-2005, 06:21 PM

Kathy - I would love to be at another mini-DIS meet (especially at the Rose and Crown again!) but I don't know if it will be possible since I have a lot of family activities this trip ... but Mike never met up with us last time and if I recall correctly he said he had some good gossip for us ... either that or maybe it was something to do with stuffed olives. I'll try to meet up with everyone.

Noah - since it's still the Christmas season I wanted to tell you that when you go next year you absolutely have to go to the Christmas Store at DTD and get an ornament for Mark (and maybe an ornament for the whole family). They also personalize them in the MK but the store at DTD is great to walk around and they really do beautiful work.

Disneynutt - please be kind when picking out bridesmaid dresses ... stay away from anything that might have been used in Gone With the Wind!;)

It's always great to see our group growing, welcome to the newbies.

disneynutt1225

12-28-2005, 06:25 PM

Disneynutt - please be kind when picking out bridesmaid dresses ... stay away from anything that might have been used in Gone With the Wind!;)

But I really had my heart set on something "poufy" with large butt bows!!! :rotfl: j/k

joanjett1976

12-28-2005, 06:56 PM

iankh

12-28-2005, 08:15 PM

Well, well: this place has been happening!

Welcome to all the new members :earsgirl:

Me and Val are leaving Friday morning...Had to take her to the emergency room this morning as a rather inconsiderate stomach flu is trying to keep her from WDW! She's a trooper: after fainting and spending the day in the emergency room, she is still talking about ADR's and room requests!

For the mini-meet, this is our trip schedule if that helps at all:

30- Epcot/MK (Dinner San Angell Inn)
31-MGM (Dinner Brown Derby)
1-Epcot/MK (Dinner Artist Pointe)
2-MK/PI (It's My Birthday!!!) (Dinner California Grill)
3-AKL (Dinner Jiko)
4-AKL/MGM/Downtown Disney (Dinner House Of Blues)

Head count: who will be there: us, valentine....???

Well, here the scoop on us, Me (Ian) and my partner Sukie arrive on the 31st, staying a BCV. We really don't have much of a plan but here it is so far:

31 Dec - Dinner at Boma at 8 PM (He who shall be obeyed insisted on Boma his favorite, vegetarian friendly restaurant.
1 Jan - We planned to go to MK. No dinner plans yet
2 Jan - Epcot with dinner and San Angel
3 Jan - Open right now
4 Jan - Head back to Chicago

We're really very flexible and open for anything. Would love to meet up with other people.

iankh

12-28-2005, 08:21 PM

Ok folks, sounds like we are all leaving pretty soon for WDW, time to go into queen planning mode.

Sukie and I would love to meet other people from these boards. We thought we were the only 2 bizarre gay people who regularly need a dose of Disney, our adult Ridilin as we call it.

OrlandoMike

12-28-2005, 08:35 PM

I'm usually pretty flexable.....I get out of work shortly after sundown usually. I also have Sun, Mon, and Tuesdays off unless we are hammered, which we have been the past two weeks. I can get to Rose and Crown in a flash after work, or anywhere in the world for that matter. You guys are on vacation, you decide. Just let me know.

bubie2.5

12-28-2005, 08:50 PM

We're leaving for Orlando on friday monday, but we won't be going to WDW until the 4th (to avoid the crowds). We'll be there until the 15th.

Does anyone know how's the weather going to be like? I "think" I should start packing tomorrow. princess:

Saxton

12-28-2005, 08:55 PM

TLPL - Hi neighbor! :goodvibes

JoanJett - just curious ... how long does it take you guys to get to Orlando? I was just wondering because it takes me just over 2 hours from Buffalo and you are a 'bit' further north!

OrlandoMike

12-28-2005, 09:00 PM

Bubie,

I've been down here 12 years now, and my blood has thinned! I get cold easily! The weather the past two weeks has been nice during the day (Shorts, thicker shirt) and cool in the evenings (Still shorts and a sweatshirt). A

If you throw in a hooded sweatshirt you should be fine, but check the Internet weather sites the day before you leave just to be sure. It's also nice to have that sweatshirt for those restaurants that have the air blasting!

bubie2.5

12-28-2005, 09:10 PM

Thanks Mike, I'm in the Caribbean, so anything below "hellish hot" it's enough to make me feel like I have hypothermia.

OrlandoMike

12-28-2005, 09:12 PM

Then thow in a parka girlfriend! Seriously thought, I've been sitting outside on the patio tonight in shorts and a golf shirt, and I am fine.

bubie2.5

12-28-2005, 09:18 PM

Thanks Mike!!! I'm getting nervous. I better go find the suitcases.

BTW, I just saw the Burger King commercial with the giant King… that king freaks me out!!!!!!!

Valentine

12-28-2005, 10:19 PM

OrlandoMike

12-28-2005, 11:41 PM

Someone's having a Birthday? The party has been moved to Pleasure Island! For God's sake......this is the gay thread after all! We can all meet at the Adventure's Club! :banana:

Valentine

12-28-2005, 11:47 PM

What do you say Birthday Girl!?? :) Hmmmm??

SparklieSunShine

12-29-2005, 09:22 AM

Joan- Have a great time at the California Grill! I loved it there.

TLPL

12-29-2005, 09:49 AM

True North: What a cute baby you have! Where can i get one of those? :P (now Lucas and I are finally getting married....whats's next?)
Saxton: Hello neighbor! I see you are going to WDW in Feb 06 as Lucas and I on our HM, would you like to go out for dinner one night?

iankh

12-29-2005, 01:23 PM

Saxton

12-29-2005, 06:42 PM

Saxton: Hello neighbor! I see you are going to WDW in Feb 06 as Lucas and I on our HM, would you like to go out for dinner one night?

Peter - thanks for the offer ... are you sure you want to spend time with anyone else on your honeymoon??? Actually, I need to update my signature - I just switched the Feb. trip to March so I won't be down there then. Isn't it ironic that people come to the Falls for honeymoons (and vacations) and we do anything we can to get to warm weather!

Saxton

12-29-2005, 06:49 PM

Scccccrrrreeeeeecccchhhhh... Halt.. It's Gen's BD on the 2nd??? PI?? Hmmmmm.. shoud we move the meet or add a 2nd one?? LOL!!! We have got to get in on the BD Celebrations!! I hope Val is feeling better!!! So.. what does everyone think? the 2nd at PI or the 3rd at Rose & Crown.. or Both? Hmmmmm????

Kathy - I have to say that you're doing a mighty fine job of organizing everything while Viki is MIA. Won't she be surprised at all the activity on the thread when she finally gets her laptop repaired?! I hope I can meet up with you guys - if not, have a few drinks in my honor.:drinking1

iankh

12-29-2005, 07:52 PM

Okay - so we are meeting at the Rose and Crown at 5PM on the 3rd? My partner and I will be there!

OrlandoMike

12-29-2005, 08:16 PM

Sounds good to me....but Mom always says "It's 5:00 somewhere, so I may be a little early!

On another note, for those of you who read the regular page.

If you ever come into my location and I take a chair from your table (we do this constantly, every day!) Don' let it ruin your day! :rotfl:

Saxton

12-29-2005, 08:54 PM

Mike - I read that post and being of Irish ancestry I began to feel offended, but then I thought no, I'll just have another pint of Guiness and relax (while I'm stealing empty chairs from people;) ).

OrlandoMike

12-29-2005, 09:16 PM

God, can you imagine if that would have happened to her in a Gay bar? :rotfl:

Saxton

12-29-2005, 09:43 PM

God, can you imagine if that would have happened to her in a Gay bar? :rotfl:

Or worse ... an Irish Gay bar!!!

Oooh ... I have to put that on my list if I get back to Ireland again - hit some gay pubs. Everyone at the pubs was quite friendly (and polite!) but I just realized that I never went to a gay bar there. And they have lots of stools rather than chairs ... but no stealing!

Valentine

12-30-2005, 01:05 AM

Okay.. 5 pm on the 3rd at Rose & Crown.. and I think a little PI action on the 2nd is due and in order to celebrate with the BD Girl.. Hmmmm... I hope that Val is feeling okay.... Ms. Jett is missing in action!!! I hope as many of us that can be there are there.. it would great to meet everyone in person!

Oh... and... I thought I was the only one who was Disturbed by the chair thing... Oh well... to each his own button...

Kathy

SparklieSunShine

12-30-2005, 10:19 AM

:cool1: Happy *early* New Year Everyone!!!!!!!!!

I hope those of you who are in Disney have a great time down there and for those of you who aren't I hope you have a lovely time partying where you feel the most happy.

:lovestruc :Pinkbounc :bounce:

jamieandben

12-30-2005, 02:17 PM

To all have Happy and safe New Years!

iankh

12-30-2005, 02:46 PM

Happy New Year everyone!

icebrat001

12-30-2005, 08:21 PM

I'm back, here are a couple of scans. http://cards.webshots.com/invite/pickup/110139794Jfzw/album/531957056xhBfQy

Saxton

12-30-2005, 09:09 PM

I'm back, here are a couple of scans. http://cards.webshots.com/invite/pickup/110139794Jfzw/album/531957056xhBfQy

Wait a minute ... something is wrong, I only see shoes in one picture! Welcome back, looks like you had fun.

Happy New Year everyone!

OrlandoMike

12-30-2005, 10:49 PM

Malaysia

Welcome home! WOW The pics are great! You two look Fabulus! Two thumbs up! (But we do need some more shoe shots!) :smooth:

Glad your home, and assuming you had a great time by the smiles!

Mike

nordkin

12-31-2005, 12:10 AM

You two look great and from the smiles I assume you enjoyed yourself. Like the others said, where are the shoes?

disneynutt1225

12-31-2005, 09:54 AM

Malaysia, welcome home! Great pics too!

Happy New Year everyone!!!!!

Valentine

12-31-2005, 12:17 PM

Welcome home Malaysia! Hope you gals had a fabulous time!! Great pics!!

Well.. I am sitting here in the airport now myself waiting to take off to see the Mouse! :) I hope Gen & Val made it off okay.. Didn't hear from them before they left.. so hopefully they will be meeting us for a drink on the 3rd!!

Happy & Healthy New year to everyone..I will be writing a Live report.... so... I will be checking in with everyone... Till then .... Everyone be safe!!

Kathy

PennyW

12-31-2005, 01:29 PM

Kathy - have a wonderful time! I hope you all get to meet up at the Rose and Crown. It should be tradition whenever any of us are there at the same time!

Malaysia - wonderful pictures! Looks like you had a great time. We want details!

Happy New Year's eve everyone! Can't wait to see Dick Clark tonight. Hopefully, he won't be a cardboard cut-out.

Tomorrow it's time for black-eyed peas, cornbread, and greens! Is this just a southern thing, or does everyone partake of this strange tradition?

Penny

icebrat001

12-31-2005, 02:48 PM

Kathy, I hope you have a good trip.

Penny- Wow, that really is some southern food, dear SO would love to have dinner at your house, I don't know how to make that stuff, well, I can make the cornbread, thanks to Jiffy :)

To everyone else - lol, I don't think we got any shoe pictures. All the pictures from the camera are still on the cameras and on the ibook, I haven't transfered anything yet. I became very ill, along with half the ship on the last day and now I have the worst migraine ever so it will probably be a couple of days before I get up a review and the rest of the pictures.

Happy New Years to Everyone!!!

OrlandoMike

12-31-2005, 07:30 PM

Just got home from work, and boy it's a mess at the world today! All four parks are packed, and I mean PACKED! Glad I got out when I did. Guests at my location were pretty decent to us, but we kept hearing horror stories from other areas of WDW. Why do people go to Disney on a major holiday and then complain about the lines? Geesh!

Have to wake the other half up at 8:00 so we can go to a small party, then tomorrow it's corned beef and cabbage for me (German thing) and black eyed peas also now that I'm a southern boy.

HOPE EVERYONE HAS A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Mike :hourglass

OrlandoMike

01-01-2006, 12:14 AM

Well I got home in time to watch Dick Clark, anyone else watch him? What did you think?

Viki

01-01-2006, 08:05 AM

Hi all! Happy New Year. I'm jumping on this old girl (old laptop!) just for a few moments to say hi; still no word on when I'll get my new one back, besides the standard "7-10" business days and it sure is putting a cramp in my business!

Sue, you're right, it is so great to see this thread alive and active and I love the idea of making the Rose and Crown THE place for our dis-meets.

MIke: I didn't get a chance to see Dick Clark (too busy watching a Godfather marathon), but I did hear him - he sounds like he's doing his very best.

For today, after I get back from work (church), it's a big family gathering on Gwen's side hosted here, with ham and all the trimmings, including Gwen's own, homemade watermelon martinis (ooh-la-la).

Gotta run. Have a great one.

Valentine

01-02-2006, 02:56 AM

Happy New year Everyone!! Just checking in from Saratoga Springs! I just got in from the Magic Kingdom.. they had EMH tonight.. the park was open till 3 am!! UGH!! i only stayed till around 2....ONLY!! LOL!! I was there for NYE also,. it was FABULOUS!! Not at all the nightmare I expected.. that is until I walked out of the park at around 1 and saw a sea of humanity everywhere i looked.. the monorail apparently had broken down,.. and the only way to get people to the parking lot was the Ferry... WOW.. what a mess.. there were people everywhere... they started running busses to the parking lot.. but man oh man. I felt very bad for those folks.. the lines were indescribable.. at least 2 hours waiting time... I decided right there to hoof it on over to the Contemporary and grab myself a cab! That worked out just dandy... and I was home in under 1/2 hour! and met a nice couple in the process when I offered to share my cab so they wouldn't have to wait.. I have some great photos.. but obviously will wait till tomorrow to upload them.. i am beat... well.. I was just checking in.. and if there is anyone else here now that is checkign in also, the meet is still on for the 3rd at the Rose & Crown.. 5 pm.. Mike I hope you can join us!!!! :)

Happy New year Again!! :)

Kathy

Valentine

01-02-2006, 10:40 AM

Oh.. and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Gen! Hope you are having a great time also! I will keep my eyes open for you two at PI later... Hope you have a great day!

Kathy

Hazy

01-02-2006, 12:13 PM

Thanks for checking in Kathy!! Keep us posted on how your trip is going. I love reading trip reports!

Hazy

OrlandoMike

01-02-2006, 03:49 PM

I did a ton of yard work today, including taking down the lights, removing a 4 foot tall cactus (ouch) and moving a five foot ficus tree, I will be ready for that drink tomorrow!:drinking1

Valentine

01-02-2006, 11:52 PM

Okay.. here are some photos that I have uploaded.... I hope to take some tomorrow of the gang all together.. hopefully they will all show up! LOL!!!

This is the castle on NYE.. during the Holiday Wishes fireworks

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/651/26425IMG_3971-med.JPG

Valentine

01-02-2006, 11:59 PM

Here is another one at 3am last night at the Magic Kingdom... from the train station...

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/501/26425IMG_4072-med.JPG

RickinNYC

01-03-2006, 09:26 AM

Wow, a guy leaves for a week and misses tons of posts!

Hope you all had a great holiday and New Year! We did the family thing, then stayed in for New Year's Eve, watching a Kolchak marathon and eating good bad food.

So what's everyone's new year's resolutions? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

T&KHayes

01-03-2006, 10:54 AM

Happy New Year everyone! Sorry been off so long....you know holidays...and then I've been sick the last week. Think I am finally getting a little better so it's off to work.

Looks like I have a LOT of reading to catch up on here! lol

Hope everyone's well! And my resolution is to quit smoking...DP already quit 3 weeks ago! Yayyy for her!!! :flower: Anyone else? Bueller....Bueller.....Bueller......:rotfl:

aunts2topher

01-03-2006, 11:08 AM

Only 56 days 'til we go back Home!

Just wanted to pop in to say "hi" -- need a little ::MickeyMo Magic to get through the winter :cold: and came across this board/thread. :goodvibes

We became DVC members Sep 2005 (BWV) and promptly used our points for a honeymoon cruise next year (10/06), so its back to the Pop Century for this year!

Looking forward to chatting and getting to know folks here.:wave:

Ali

PennyW

01-03-2006, 12:46 PM

Welcome Beth and Ali :wave2:

Hope everyone is having a good 2006 so far. I had to go back to work today, and am just not in the mood for it. I really need another trip to WDW to plan!

Resolutions for me - exercise and eat healthier (I'm a pizza junkie)

Linda's hopefully will be to quit smoking!

Hazy

01-03-2006, 08:51 PM

Hi All!

It is cold, raining, and we had a little snow here in Jersey today! YUK!

I really am in the mood to plan my next trip down to WDW. Does anyone know if they still do the Easter Parade at the Magic Kingdom, or if there is anything done up for Easter?

Thanks for your help!

Hazy :earsboy:

OrlandoMike

01-03-2006, 10:56 PM

Well I missed the meet at Rose and Crown today, had to go to court. Long story, but the cliff note version is messy divorce and we are the gay uncles who keep getting hauled in for character statements. Funny, cant adopt in this state, but we can testify as "Character Witnesses". Oh well!

As far as the question on the Easter Parade, Disney no longer runs it, but they do decorate a little.

RubyshoesNM

01-04-2006, 01:28 AM

Hazy - Sorry the weather sucks right now for you. We actually got rain all day on Monday here in the Desert (Palm Springs) but it's back to normal now with bright sunshine and about 75. Hope everyones New Year is starting off with a bang! We leave this Saturday for the 7 day Cruise on the Magic. It should be a blast.
Scott

Hazy

01-04-2006, 01:26 PM

Thanks for the info Mike. I loved it when they showed the Easter Parade on TV. It is too bad they don't still do the parade in the Magic Kingdom.

Sure Scott....rub in the nice weather you have!! LOL!!! You are going to have a blast on the Magic! I love sailing in the Disney ships. I am really looking forward to my next cruise! Take LOTS of pictures and post some, ok?

Hazy

iankh

01-04-2006, 04:11 PM

Hi everyone, we're back in Chicago after 4 nights in WDW. We turned up at the Rose and Crown, yesterday, the 3rd, and kept our eyes peeled. Did anyone else show up?

The first day was rather hectic. We had a 7:20 AM flight from Chicago Midway which meant we had to get up at 3:00 AM. We arrived early at the Beach Club Villas. Our first stay there. We prefer the seclusion of our home resport, the Wilderness Lodge Villas, but really liked for this trip being so centrally located. We go a room right away, at about 12:30 and so started a bit of running around. Over to Epcot to get our annual passes and then clear across the part to the main gate to pick up our Disney Dining Experience cards. Epcot was a zoo! We were glad to get our business taken care of and escape.

We had a nice New Year's Eve down there. We had a great dinner at Boma, then returned to the Beach Club Villas and walked over to the Boardwalk, to watch fireworks from both Epcot and MGM. Then back to our studio and champagne on the balcony. It was all in all a nice relaxing trip.

Well, this is it for us ... no WDW trips until next December when we and a friend take a DCL cruise followed by 6 nights in WDW.

RubyshoesNM

01-04-2006, 05:42 PM

Does anyone know anything about a nude beach on St. Maarten's called "Orient" something????
Scott

MissMichelle

01-04-2006, 07:51 PM

. It was all in all a nice relaxing trip.

Well, this is it for us ... no WDW trips until next December when we and a friend take a DCL cruise followed by 6 nights in WDW.

Sounds like a great time! I am getting so jealous---39 days still feels like forever!!! :) LOL

Valentine

01-05-2006, 08:13 AM

I was there... I didn't see anyone! I figured you all would recognize me since I had put my pic up here! Oh Well.... Maybe next time! I was the one standing at one of the tables in the bar writing out postcards! LOL!! I waited till almost 6pm.... but then moved on since it seemed noone was showing! Glad you had a good time! I am still here.. last night at SSR... moving over to the Boardwalk for the weekend! It is getting COOOOOLLLLLLDDDDD Down here.. I just opened my patio door and Brrrrrrr.... Well.. Off to get my coaster fix.. I am headed over to Universal for th emorning... Catch you all later!

Kathy

iankh

01-05-2006, 06:12 PM

Viki

01-05-2006, 10:01 PM

Hey, guys, I wanted you all to know that we've started a new board here on the Disboards called Gay and Lesbian at Disney. Please come visit.

WebmasterKathy

01-05-2006, 10:22 PM

Hey, guys, I wanted you all to know that we've started a new board here on the Disboards called Gay and Lesbian at Disney. Please come visit.

She forgot one little detail, though- guess who the mods are?

Your very own Viki along with RickinNYC!!! :cool1: :flower:

RickinNYC

01-06-2006, 09:00 AM

Hope you all feel free to visit the new board! It'd be great to see you all there!

Viki

01-06-2006, 11:49 AM

Hi all! Rick and I decided to move this thread to our new home where we hope it will be maintained and cherished as we also blossom out and do some new things.

What I can't believe is that I actually figured out how to get the move done. Big Sigh! Especially given that I'm still on my loaner -a PC when I've always been a MAC girl.

In any event, with Pete, the other mods, Rick, and all of you I have high hopes for how we can expand the awesome community that sprung up and was nurtured by this thread.

Please keep it coming.

joanjett1976

01-06-2006, 11:55 AM

Well, here I am! Back at work, 24 hours after leaving the world!

I apologize for my pre-trip absence from the boards. I played nurse for a few days: we had our patient up and going for four Tower Of Terror trips in less than 2 days!

Many sorries for not making the meet at Rose & Crown. :guilty:

I'll put up a trip report with pics over the weekend!

See you all on the new board!

Saxton

01-06-2006, 09:37 PM

Hi gang! I'm still here in WDW - heading home tomorrow. Great to see that we have our own board!! It's been a busy trip with my mom and 2 nieces but everyone has had fun. Kathy - I didn't have much time to check in but we could have done dueling live reports, me from OKW and you from SSR.

Valentine

01-07-2006, 10:58 AM

Hey all... Great news about the board!! I was hoping that would happen!! I am still here in Disney.. moving over to the Boardwalk this afternoon. Sorry we all missed each other! I was so excited when I had to move my trip to the first week in Jan since so many of us were going to be there.. but... as they say.. there is always a next time! :)

Gen.. I had your dvd's with me! LOL!! I will have to mail them to you now..Glad to hear Val is much better and was able to TOT so much!

Vik & Rick.. congrats on the Mod duties!!!

Iankh..I can't believe we didn't radar each other! LOL!! Yes.. I was standing near the restaurant also... inside the bar... right near the serving area! Glad you had a good time!

Saxton.. yes.. that would have been fun... except I didnt' do as much surfing as i thought I would... Oh.. well.. guess I will have to do a real trip report now.. and I have to catch up on Vik's report.. IF she has continued it!! LOL!!

Well.. i am off... have a great weekend everyone!!

kathy

Valentine

01-07-2006, 10:59 AM

had to post again.. cause I didn't want to leave with my post count being three 6's!

LOL!!!

Viki

01-07-2006, 11:20 AM

. Oh.. well.. guess I will have to do a real trip report now.. and I have to catch up on Vik's report.. IF she has continued it!! LOL!!

Well.. i am off... have a great weekend everyone!!

kathy

Yes, you will, by my count you now owe us TWO!

And (sheepishly) no I haven't - I'm still working on a loaner and while they've copied some of my files over on to it somehow 700 disney photos didn't make the cut! :)

Valentine

01-10-2006, 03:00 PM

ha! Ha! Leave it to you Vik to keep track!! LOL!! I don't think my OLD brain can remember back that far! AND to make matters worse.. we just got the rights to do Ms. Saigon.. so... Auditions start tomorrow night followed by a pretty gruesome rehearsal schedule! UGH!! But.. ah.. gotta love theatre! :)

Kathy

Viki

01-15-2006, 03:09 PM

Well, in honor of my 800th Disboard post, and with a dirty martini firmly in my grip, I thought I would reach down and pull the Gay-friendly thread out of obscurity. I couldn't think of a better place to post it.Happy trails, everyone!

Dakota_Lynn

01-30-2006, 11:14 AM

Jeez, I never even knew this thread was here! Is it too late to join the party?

Viki

01-30-2006, 12:34 PM

Welcome all! Yes, we even have a whole board to post on now, so please check out the other threads!

SeattleRedBear

01-30-2006, 09:50 PM

Hi all! I'm new here. Thought I might try Disney in Fla. later this winter for the first time. Interested to see that it's gay friendly. I had a terrible experience at another park once.
I assume that park was not a Disney park! Welcome to the gay forum and to the DISboards.

Dakota_Lynn

01-30-2006, 11:08 PM

Welcome all! Yes, we even have a whole board to post on now, so please check out the other threads!

OMG, I had no idea! When did that happen? http://www.worldfalls.com/stuff1/1%20%28204%29.gif

gayminnie

01-31-2006, 08:22 AM

What the heck happened to my post? I join up, say hello and it gets deleted? What did I say? I demand an apology.

What a bunch of snobs!

gayminnie

01-31-2006, 08:27 AM

And who are you to be changing my avatar? Do you have a problem with Goths? For Gays you're not that tolerant are you? My Goth friends who are straight are more tolerant than you. Even if straight they accept other life styles.

Viki

01-31-2006, 08:39 AM

fadaknet

02-01-2006, 11:39 AM

I'm Sorry .....

bubie2.5

02-01-2006, 04:52 PM

OMG, I had no idea! When did that happen? http://www.worldfalls.com/stuff1/1%20%28204%29.gif

Hi DL!!! :wave2:

Valentine

02-01-2006, 04:58 PM

Welcome to all the newbies! :) Nice to see more new faces in the crowd!

Jump on in and get this party/thread started!

Kathy

tmorse65

03-05-2006, 05:44 AM

Welcome Gayminnie. I don't know what the posts were about, but just wanted to say that I think Goths are cool.

Viki

03-16-2006, 08:07 PM

Hi, friends, I felt the need to check in and say hi to you all so I thought this might be a good thread to use.

Since my father's funeral and getting back form CT I've been very, very busy with work. Finally, last night, I preached a big, big gig and now I can finally breathe. Alas, just as I finally get a wee bit of freedom, Gwen takes off for a long weekend. I'm proud of her though. She's going to Baltimore to be trained in animal rescue following disasters. She'll be working long, hard days between now and Sunday, but when she comes out on the other end she'll be prepared to be called up to go wherever she's needed. That's my girl. I know we have lots of animal lovers on this board so you all know what a great thing this is.

The kids and I will miss her, and our border collies are already feeling very needy. She's their packmaster and they are not so keen on sharing her with pigs, snakes, and whatever other animal life are hung up.

In the meantime I'm thick in the midst of preparing our August trip to AKL and I've never had it so good. We're staying concierge and all I've have to do is make those oh so hard decisions of whether we want to move from beside the pool on any given evening and then mail in our requests when we decide we do. Ah, that's the life.

So far we're taking both safaris, having our anniversary dinner at Victoria and Alberts, getting together with my family, who all live locally, at Jiko for dinner, making sure we get to the Adventurer's Club at least twice, and we certainly hope to hook up with any of you who will down there during our stay - including Orlando Mike! Of course we also want to spend at least one lost afternoon at Mexico's outdoor cantina, dashing back and forth between margaritas and fast past soarin rides.

Have a good one!

IlluminationsUK

03-19-2006, 09:16 AM

Viki,

Big applause from this animal lover to Gwen, we need more people like her in this world.

Also, had to say how insanely jealous I am that you guys are going to Victoria and Alberts on your anniversary trip, I showed my DP a sample menu the other day and all I got was "hmmm, looks a bit fancy for me" *sigh*, guess I'll have to keep working on her for that one!

Sam

disneynutt1225

03-19-2006, 09:25 AM

Viki,

It's so wonderful that Gwen is training to do animal rescue - it's something DFi and I have talked about doing, but I don't think I have the gumption to do it. Congratulations to her! I hope you both have a wonderful trip, I'm so jealous!!!

Viki

03-19-2006, 06:28 PM

Thanks, guys, you're both right, she is the best and I am one lucky woman to have had her for a partner the last twenty years. We've been through all the usual ups and downs long-term couples survive, but we always come out stronger. We've now reached the time in our lives where our teens are right on the edge of maturity (and are terrific human beings) and so we both feel free to pursue our careers and avocations - both of which take us out of town - more fully. After worship this morning the kids and I saw "V for Vendetta" (or some such title) and caught dinner. Gwen called at some point and said she should be home by 10 PM or so, so the puppies and I are ladies in waiting :)

Yes, even though we are both big disney addicts, we've saved certain experiences for special times. Victoria and Alberts is one we've saved specifically for the 20th anniversary. We figure we'll try the chefs table when we hit 25 years!

Hey, Mike, if you're around I just wanted you to know that I am currently sipping my first peach martini - not a dirty, but not bad.