I just wanted to take a moment to say something here.....

[Dan Murphy]

Thank you all (and yes, I do mean all :goodvibes) for being such an overall positive part of my day-to-day life for so many years here. Coming along the DIS back in early '99, while researching a family Disney trip for later that year, was a truly a treasure trove in the long run, all of you folks.

At times like this, another national disaster (and we have been through a few), and the fun times too, the folks on the DIS....all from so many varied walks of life, locales literally around the world, political leanings, attitudes on life, ages, family situations, etc....have been such a wonderful group to be part of, to be associated with. Yeah, sounds a little (maybe a lot) sappy, but sometimes (some may say often :p :)) I get that way, sappy. For those around here for a time, you probably know that, LOL.

This past week, with the Katrina disaster, and back almost 4 years ago, on 9/11, the folks here on the DIS really became a real solid family. We're family all the time here, but like real life families, sort of drift along, loosely, sometimes oblivious to one another. In times of crisis though, families tend to bunch up, circle the wagons, talk a lot, argue along the way, all in the spirit really of one thing, comfort of one another.

Whether we have been trying to get in touch with our DIS family in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, or a few days earlier, in Florida, DIS family in New York and Washington DC back during 9/11, or during all the intermediate storms, tornadoes, fires, crashes or whatever, we are truly concerned. When everybody is accounted for, we breathe a sigh a relief, give a hug.

I have found myself agreeing with some of our DIS family here these past few days, either silently to myself or on the board, whom I tend to normally read past during a 'normal' week. I know there are some who don't particularly find me to be 'good egg' normally, and there are a few whom I find not to be 'good eggs' normally, like family. But, we all have pretty much the same basic ideas though in times of need and strife, make it good for our fellow people, care, concern. That's it, we all really want the same thing. Sure, some differences as how to go about it, who should do it , and all of that, but let's face it, we are all in this together, family. And that is good.

So, thanks again for being friends, family. And no pictures here, no music or sound, just thanks. :goodvibes Have a good weekend, and for those here in the States and Canada (not sure about elsewhere), enjoy the Labor Day holiday. I'll be in Indianapolis for the National Drag races over the weekend, a DIS meet in Indy tomorrow night (hope I have gas to get back home). Hug your kids, your hubbies, your wives, your partners, your significant others, your parents, brothers and sisters, dogs, kitties, horses, fish, birds, family (who did I leave out, need to be PC here :)) Again, yes, I know, sappy.

To repeat, thanks, all. :goodvibes


Dan

[Miller1412]

I stand by my PM, Dan. :)

[snoopy]

Nice post Dan. Wishing you and yours a very happy and safe Labor Day weekend. :goodvibes

[GailT]

Thanks Dan and your the record I DO NOT find you sappy :sunny: Have a safe and happy labor day :cool1:

[Mysteria]

Wonderful post Dan! Have a great weekend! :flower:

Myst

[nuke]

Have a great time Dan. :goodvibes

[LoveWDW]

((hugs)) to Dan. Thank you for being so nice. You have come through more than once when I was searching for information. Enjoy the holiday.

[OceanAnnie]

This is a nice post. :) Hard to find nice posts these days. :duck:

The grill is "on" the CB and the flames abound. Nice to see something positive.

Have a safe and happy Labor day. :)

[KarenB]

Have a fun weekend Dan!

.....going to hug my kids now :)

Karen

[barbeml]

Great post Dan. More and more of us are shifting from "gathering around the TV" in moments of great crisis to logging on to join our online communities to get through the hard times.

When joy is shared it multiplies. When grief is shared it gets cut in half. These boards have become important to many of us.

[#1 Disney Fan]

:wave:

[hrh_disney_queen]

Dan, you're not only a "good egg", you're a GREAT egg!!

Have a great weekend!

[Divamomto3]

Thanks Dan! Enjoy your weekend with family and friends. :earsgirl:

[crz4mm2]

Thanks Dan :goodvibes
I agree.
Have a great, safe holiday weekend.


Cathy :grouphug:

[MaryAnnDVC]

Awww...I love sappiness. :goodvibes

[KIRSTIN'S MOMMY]

Not sure how anyone could think you were a "bad egg" :confused3 you're always so kind and helpful to everyone here. Thanks to you too Dan, for being a sincere, truly nice person. Have a good time on your trip and tell all those Indy DISers "Hi!" :wave2: for those of us who can't be there with you guys.

[Planogirl]

Have a great weekend yourself. :)

[WeirdEyes]

Dan, your post was so sweet! Have a great weekend with your family. :wave2:

[kejoda]

Couldn't agree with you more Dan. With all that is going on I just put the posts that are "snarky" to someone feeling the stress and not handling it well at the moment. Were all doing that and should give everyone a second, third or however many chances that they need. I know i'm having a heck of a time putting things into words. Nothing I write seems to be exactly what I want to say.

[Mary Jo]

:) and :hug: to all

[Madaboutthemouse]

Awesome post, Dan! :goodvibes :goodvibes

[kimwim8]

Thanks Dan, couldn't have said it better myself.

I'm relatively new to the whole internet community/boards family thing and keep quiet a lot of the time (especially on the CB), but I really appreciate your kind words for all of us.

[C.Ann]

It's a little difficult to "enjoy" a holiday weekend right now.. Never thought I would live to see a disaster in this country that would surpass 9/11, but here it is..

Hope everyone else has a nice weekend though..

[SherryNC]

Thanks for sharing those thoughts. :) Big words from a big hearted guy. :goodvibes :hug: :flower3:

[mt2]

Have a safe and fun holiday to all.

Be safe

mt2

[Beauty]

Dan you are one of the best :hug:

[Rajah]

Great post Dan. More and more of us are shifting from "gathering around the TV" in moments of great crisis to logging on to join our online communities to get through the hard times.

When joy is shared it multiplies. When grief is shared it gets cut in half. These boards have become important to many of us.
::yes::

I know I sure do.

[kejoda]

::yes::

I know I sure do.


Rajah you could create some great smiles if you posted some pics of your cats. hint hint, nudge nudge. :teeth:

[Minniespal]

Lovely post Dan ~ Have a great weekend :flower:

[grinningghost]

That's why you're the Patriarch of the DIS family Dan - you always have the right words. :sunny:

Enjoy your weekend! :cool1:

[Alicnwondrln]

nice post Dan :goodvibes

have a great holiday weekend everyone!!! :grouphug:

[Lynn CC]

That is such a nice post Dan, I haven't read your other post you dedicated to us mothers who have children going off to college yet, I'm waiting until after this weekend (move-in weekend). I'm very emotional right now, and that was one of the sweetest posts you've written! :grouphug:

Have Fun This Weekend, stay safe!

[smilie]

Thank you for that post Dan. You have a way with words :goodvibes I am so thankful to know such a caring group.

[Feralpeg]

Thank you all (and yes, I do mean all :goodvibes) for being such an overall positive part of my day-to-day life for so many years here. Coming along the DIS back in early '99, while researching a family Disney trip for later that year, was a truly a treasure trove in the long run, all of you folks.

At times like this, another national disaster (and we have been through a few), and the fun times too, the folks on the DIS....all from so many varied walks of life, locales literally around the world, political leanings, attitudes on life, ages, family situations, etc....have been such a wonderful group to be part of, to be associated with. Yeah, sounds a little (maybe a lot) sappy, but sometimes (some may say often :p :)) I get that way, sappy. For those around here for a time, you probably know that, LOL.

This past week, with the Katrina disaster, and back almost 4 years ago, on 9/11, the folks here on the DIS really became a real solid family. We're family all the time here, but like real life families, sort of drift along, loosely, sometimes oblivious to one another. In times of crisis though, families tend to bunch up, circle the wagons, talk a lot, argue along the way, all in the spirit really of one thing, comfort of one another.

Whether we have been trying to get in touch with our DIS family in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, or a few days earlier, in Florida, DIS family in New York and Washington DC back during 9/11, or during all the intermediate storms, tornadoes, fires, crashes or whatever, we are truly concerned. When everybody is accounted for, we breathe a sigh a relief, give a hug.

I have found myself agreeing with some of our DIS family here these past few days, either silently to myself or on the board, whom I tend to normally read past during a 'normal' week. I know there are some who don't particularly find me to be 'good egg' normally, and there are a few whom I find not to be 'good eggs' normally, like family. But, we all have pretty much the same basic ideas though in times of need and strife, make it good for our fellow people, care, concern. That's it, we all really want the same thing. Sure, some differences as how to go about it, who should do it , and all of that, but let's face it, we are all in this together, family. And that is good.

So, thanks again for being friends, family. And no pictures here, no music or sound, just thanks. :goodvibes Have a good weekend, and for those here in the States and Canada (not sure about elsewhere), enjoy the Labor Day holiday. I'll be in Indianapolis for the National Drag races over the weekend, a DIS meet in Indy tomorrow night (hope I have gas to get back home). Hug your kids, your hubbies, your wives, your partners, your significant others, your parents, brothers and sisters, dogs, kitties, horses, fish, birds, family (who did I leave out, need to be PC here :)) Again, yes, I know, sappy.

To repeat, thanks, all. :goodvibes


Dan

Have a safe and happy weekend, Dan!

[FranP]

Great words, Dan!!!!! :love1:

[rascalmom]

Thanks Dan!

We are family here - warts and all. The Dis has cheered me up, allowed me to vent my anger, alleviated my boredom and made me laugh & cry. I too am grateful that we have this community.

Have a wonderful week in Indy! Wish I had a Dis meet to go to this weekend. DH is out of town & the girls are off being busy teens.

[Micca]

Nice post Dan :)

[ericamanda01]

What a wonderful thing to say Dan. I hope you have a great weekend! :wave:

[scoutsmom99]

well said Dan. Enjoy your weekend.

[transparant]

Dan - that was a great letter. I hope you and Marie have a wonderful holiday weekend also. You're the best! :flower:

[gradtchr]

Thanks Dan, I needed to see a positive post. I for one love reading your posts, you seem like a great guy, and I appreciate this post.

If my brother and sister in law happen to see this post. :grouphug: to you and the little one.

[Blondie]

Have a great weekend/meet, looking forward to seeing the photos!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/StellaBella05/grouphug.gif

[Pea-n-Me]

Thanks Dan, I agree. :goodvibes

[lovemygoofy]

Hi Dan, :wave2:

Great post and I personally love sap. If I had your adress while I was at the World a pair of Golden Mickey ears would be coming your way. :goodvibes Have a great and safe weekend. Don't make Marie push the car home. It's a long ways. :earboy2:

[experiment626mom]

Aw Dan you brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for saying what alot of us feel.
Have a great time in Indy. Be Careful!!

[Loubon]

Very nice!

[Pooh67_68]

Have a great Holiday weekend. :grouphug:

[MandM-Mom]

Hug your kids, your hubbies, your wives, your partners, your significant others, your parents, brothers and sisters, dogs, kitties, horses, fish, birds, family (who did I leave out, need to be PC here ) Again, yes, I know, sappy.

Have a great time, good luck with the Gas situation! But you forgot my goats and rabbits! LOL!

[pattyT]

THANK YOU DAN
Thank you for a wonderful thread on a board overloaded with sad ones these days :(
I agree with you - THANKS DIS'ERS

[mommytotwo]

:grouphug: Thank you Dan, you are great and it is always nice to hear from you.

[Tina]

:grouphug:

[What the Heck]

Very nice post Dan. Thanks for the thoughts.

[huey duey & luey]

:grouphug: Enjoy your weekend Dan

[luvmy2sams]

Thanks for the great post, Dan. Have an enjoyable weekend with your family. :grouphug:

[Beastlover]

:grouphug: :grouphug:

[magicfan]

Have a great weekend with your family, and thanks for the nice post.

[canwegosoon]

Have a great weekend...Gas is going down!!! :banana: :grouphug:

[Kitty 34]

:grouphug:

[TheDisneyBunch]

AWW! What a great thread! i think everyone here is so awesome. I have been only on the trip planning part up til today b/c I was too silly to realize there was an actual place on here to "chat"..lol I am so glad I have found this now. The dis has been wonderful to me and helped me plan a perfect trip! I am so greatful for everyone here. This feels like home! I hope to get to know everyone better. I will be leaving for my trip Sunday and so I will miss out on a week but best believe when I get back I will be full speed joining in on everything!

Sorry to hi jack your thread! :grouphug:

[Pete's Mom]

Take some pics for us Dan. :sunny:

[jgmklmhem]

What did you do, tap a tree to get all that SAP ;) J/K Have a good weekend!

[julia & nicks mom]

Well said Dan!! What fun would we have if we agreed on everything 100% of the time - but in the end we all watch out for each other

and I think there is finally something we can all agree on -

Dan Murphy is a GREAT GUY!!!!!!

[eeyore kelly]

Thanks, Dan. I little bit of good vibes and sappiness is just what was needed. You made a bright spot in my day!

[luvthatduke]

Blessings to you, Dan...

[daleks]

I cannot think of a suitable response.

[Ranatra]

:hug: to you friend

[s&k'smom]

Hi Dan, thanks

[MsDisney23]

A very nice post Dan! You said what most of would like to! :sunny:

[slo]

:hug: Thank you for such a sentimental post!!

You are truly the "Dad" of the Dis Boards. Everyone loves you and respects you in ways you probably don't know. You have helped so many people with technology advice (like me :) ), words of wisdom, great advice, and just kind words when they are needed. See, this is everything a good dad does ;)

I hope you have a good weekend down in Indy and I hope the Dis Meet is a lot of fun. I'm still bummed out that I can't go!! :guilty: Please let us know how the Dis Meet was and stay safe!!

[Pin Wizard]

Thanks, Dan! You have a wonderful weekend with all those plans. :) :hug:

[winniedapooh]

::yes:: We are family Dan... :grouphug:

[wvrevy]

Dan, I know I'm probably one of those you think of as a "bad egg", and you know that we've had our DISagreements over the years, but I just wanted to say that I really appreciated this post and the sentiment behind it. This place has really come to mean something to a lot of us, silly as that may seem to an "outsider" or to someone new to this board. We've all made friends, and yeah, even a few "enemies", but in the end, we're all fairly united in our support of one another.

Just this week, I've had another perfect example of that togetherness. When the hurricane hit, I was concerned about a part of the area that I am very familiar with, from having attended tech school there. I posted a query as to how the area had fared, and the one person that had the info - and gave it freely, including e-mailing me pictures of the devastation offline - just happened to be one of the people that I have fought with more than just about anybody on here. She has been around about as long as I have, and I think you could probably count the times we've agreed on something on one hand...lol. But in times of need, DIS'ers rally together, even when they ordinarily don't agree on much.

So allow me, at least for a minute, to be just as sappy as all of you guys, my "online" family. :teeth: I may be the black sheep of this family because of my political leanings and tendancies, but I still love this place and all the people - yeah, even those I ordinarily don't have much good to say about ;) - that make it the fairly unique, fun, sad, interesting, and wonderfull place that it is !

[Topper]

As long as Dan doesn't wish for me to be shot, I can deal....

[Rozzie]

Thanks Dan for the post. you are a gem! You just brought such warm fuzzies to me, and I really needed a pick me up today.

I hope to someday meet up with you in one of your meets. If you ever have a South Alabama DIS meet, I'll be there with bells on!!! :dog2:

Have a blast at INDY!!!! fun!

Robyn :flower:

[Shelby5514]

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/images/smilies/thumbsup2.gif Well said! Enjoy Indy Dan!

[Good Ol Gal]

I knew you were a big softy!! :goodvibes:

[Gary M]

:cool1:

Good post. See you in a few hours at the DIS meet in Indy. Great weather for the drags.

[Danvers]

:grouphug:

[cardaway]

As long as Dan doesn't wish for me to be shot, I can deal....

Ditto. :sunny:

[mamaprincess]

Thankyou for your beautiful post. I do feel this is another one of my families. we are not perfect but there is love here.

[jimmytammy]

Dan, though I dont post here often, you are truly an inspiration to all who know you. Thanks for all the kind words. And youre right, it is one big family here.

[mom2boys]

Dan, you make the DIS a great place to visit.

BTW - you scared me at first. I was afraid you were signing off of the DIS. Glad you aren't.