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gabby · 11-19-2009, 08:46 PM

I am sure that this question has been asked before, but who is the lady that sits in the lobby of the Grand Floridian with her luggage. I am pretty sure that I read something about her on here but I can't find it. Anyway, my kids just could not take their eyes off her. They are 12 and 15 and we live in NYC and are very used to seeing unusual things, but for some reason they were really interested in knowing what the story is with her. I told them to talk to her but they weren't sure if they should. If anyone knows about her or talked to her in the past I would love to know the story. Thanks

vicki_c · 11-19-2009, 09:20 PM

Her name is Lynn I believe and her sister has posted here before. She is just a local resident, a widow, who enjoys the GF lobby. I have never seen her, but others have said she's a very nice woman and if you see her you should stop and chat with her a while.

thesupersmartguy · 11-19-2009, 09:33 PM

We stop by and say hi to Lynn each trip. She is a very nice person.

amccu18007 · 11-19-2009, 10:18 PM

I believe that her DH past away recently?

omghidanielle · 11-19-2009, 10:58 PM

oh man! Does she always have a lot of stuffed animals with her?

I think we remember her from our last trip. I didn't realize she was a regular! That's wild.

Disneyadore · 11-19-2009, 11:58 PM

Before this threat gets ugly this is the answer her sister posted on the DIS.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread....ight=miss+Lynn

And yes she is a very nice lady that knows some people did write very ugly things about here on the DIS in the past.

PolynesianLily · 11-20-2009, 12:13 AM

I think this is such a sweet story

I don't understand why people would have problems with her when shes not bothering people.

Yeesh.

mmtska · 11-20-2009, 12:56 AM

We saw her on our trip in June. I had read about her on the DIS and went over and said hi. My dh had no clue what was going on until I told him about her and he thought it was pretty cool-now he wants to sit at the GF every day! I told him he had to retire first.....he's 24

cbg1027 · 11-20-2009, 01:40 AM

Does she like to hang out anywhere in particular? I've never noticed her before, but I go back in 3 weeks and will be the GF to eat several times so I thought it would be cool to stop by and say hello!

Mysteria · 11-20-2009, 02:00 AM

Good for her for doing something that still makes her happy.

As for anyone that thinks she shouldn't be there or would turn this thread ugly MYOB. If the GF doesn't mind that she's there it's none of your business.

letthewookiewin · 11-20-2009, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PolynesianLily

I think this is such a sweet story

I don't understand why people would have problems with her when shes not bothering people.

Yeesh.

You are so right. Honestly, if I lost my husband suddenly like that, I would probably do the same thing. Since we met at the MK, I would just spend my days on a bench there.

If I ever found myself at the GF, and I saw her, I would consider it an honor if she would let me sit and listen to the music with her. I hope she is able to enjoy many, many more afternoons listening to music at the GF and that she doesn't encounter any rude guests.

CoachBagFanatic · 11-20-2009, 09:19 AM

I had the pleasure of speaking with Lynn back in Dec 2006 and she is just a lovely lady. Her story is very touching. She loves being at the GF as she feels close to her husband.

I could talk to her all day. I would feel completely empty if I were to lose my husband.

Missytara · 11-20-2009, 09:43 AM

I will look for her this time.

Back in 2006, when I took my mom, I swear we sat there for over an hour and chatted. There was a gentleman playing the piano, and we sat in those big overstuffed chairs and had a grand old time.

Just as we were about to leave, a huge wedding party came in to get their pictures taken in front of the tree. They were an older couple and looked like they were melding two very large families, including kids, their spouses, and grandchildren. I think we stayed for another hour watching them get their pictures taken. It was a lovely afternoon!

DisneyBride'03 · 11-20-2009, 11:39 AM

My friend and I met her in September

She was upstairs sitting near Mizners than later in the the trip she was downstairs sitting.

She is a very nice lady....and had a few funny stories to tell as well

gabby · 11-20-2009, 12:39 PM

Thank you so much for the info on Lynn. Next time we are there we will definitely talk to her if we see her. My children, especially my son would love to talk to her. He is a very compassionate person, very mature for his age (15) and loves to speak to older people and hear their stories. I'm really sorry we didn't talk to her this time as she was sitting alone and probably would have enjoyed some company. After reading her story I had to laugh because one day that could very well be me. We take our kids to Disney a few times a year and my son is planning on working there so who knows she may have to make some room on the sofa for me. God bless her.

11-19-2009, 08:46 PM	#1
gabby Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: staten island,ny,usa Posts: 24	Lady in Grand Floridian I am sure that this question has been asked before, but who is the lady that sits in the lobby of the Grand Floridian with her luggage. I am pretty sure that I read something about her on here but I can't find it. Anyway, my kids just could not take their eyes off her. They are 12 and 15 and we live in NYC and are very used to seeing unusual things, but for some reason they were really interested in knowing what the story is with her. I told them to talk to her but they weren't sure if they should. If anyone knows about her or talked to her in the past I would love to know the story. Thanks

11-19-2009, 09:20 PM	#2
vicki_c DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 7,045	Her name is Lynn I believe and her sister has posted here before. She is just a local resident, a widow, who enjoys the GF lobby. I have never seen her, but others have said she's a very nice woman and if you see her you should stop and chat with her a while. __________________ June 1978 - Poly / Nov 1996 - Yacht Club / Jan 2001 - Poly / Jan/Feb 2004 - Wilderness Lodge / 2004-2006: Animal Kingdom Lodge, Nick Hotel, Caribbean Beach, Port Orleans Riverside, HI Sunspree, Buena Vista Suites, Caribe Royale / Jan 2008 - Poly / June 2008 - Saratoga Springs and Villas @ Wilderness Lodge / Nov 2008 -Boardwalk Villas / Dec 2008 - WL, Beach Club Villas and Beach Club / June 2009 - POFQ and Poly / Jan 2010 - AKV, 4 night DCL & BCV

11-19-2009, 09:33 PM	#3
thesupersmartguy DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Celebration, FL Posts: 2,810	We stop by and say hi to Lynn each trip. She is a very nice person. __________________ Please stand clear of the doors. Por favor mantengase alejado de las puertas. Happily living in Celebration, FL Recent Trips To Disney: 8/08 YC Club Level Turret Suite and CBR Check Out My Trip Report UPDATED 1/28 with Turret Suite Pics!: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1922686 12/08 DTD Hilton CL and GF RPC Details Here:http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2029616

11-19-2009, 10:18 PM	#4
amccu18007 Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 224	I believe that her DH past away recently? __________________ Amanda DH DS 10 DS 3 DD 1 March 10-18, 2010 POLY December 8-14, 2010 GF RPC March 11-19, 2009 CSR

11-19-2009, 10:58 PM	#5
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11-19-2009, 11:58 PM	#6
Disneyadore DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 926	Before this threat gets ugly this is the answer her sister posted on the DIS. http://www.disboards.com/showthread....ight=miss+Lynn And yes she is a very nice lady that knows some people did write very ugly things about here on the DIS in the past. __________________ Life is so short,that's why I'm just Goofin around. I'm walking on sunshine

11-20-2009, 12:13 AM	#7
PolynesianLily eerie music I ♥ the Tower of Terror! You know we do live in igloos Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,051	I think this is such a sweet story I don't understand why people would have problems with her when shes not bothering people. Yeesh. __________________ "The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it." -- Lion King April 8-15 2000 @ All-Star Music // April 14-21 2001 @ Caribbean Beach Resort // April 26-May 3 2003 @ Wilderness Lodge // April 24-May 3 2004 @ Wilderness Lodge // November 26-December 10 2004 @ Pop Century, Port Orleans Riverside, Polynesian // April 29-May 7 2006 @ Polynesian // December 14-21 2006 @ All-Star Sports // May 9-18 2007 @ Polynesian // December 10-19 2008 @ Polynesian // May 2-May 11 2010 @ Polynesian

11-20-2009, 12:56 AM	#8
mmtska I dreamed of a wish and it came true! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Okinawa....thousands of miles away from my hometown near Pitt, PA Posts: 581	We saw her on our trip in June. I had read about her on the DIS and went over and said hi. My dh had no clue what was going on until I told him about her and he thought it was pretty cool-now he wants to sit at the GF every day! I told him he had to retire first.....he's 24 __________________ Me 1983, 1987, 1996, 1998 DH 1999 Together:Tokyo Disney/DisneySea 3/09 and WDW 6/09 And a possible GIRLS ONLY trip next fall!! YAHOOIES! Comedy of errors-my first pre-trip report! Live from Disney The Attack of the Lime green Mickey Heads

11-20-2009, 01:40 AM	#9
cbg1027 I knew I had converted him when he started pointing out hidden Mickeys to me! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tallahassee Florida Posts: 1,361	Does she like to hang out anywhere in particular? I've never noticed her before, but I go back in 3 weeks and will be the GF to eat several times so I thought it would be cool to stop by and say hello! __________________ Abby Jacques Georges Peter A Drinker and a Dessert Fiend Dine Around Disney in December The "I Can't Come Up with a Catchy Title" Disney Food Review Abby and Estelle's Birthday Wish: A Food-Centered Disney Trip A Veteran Shows a Novice the Disney Ropes: Abby and Mark's December Disney Trip

11-20-2009, 02:00 AM	#10
Mysteria MINDFREAK! I'll release my inner felon on his butt if I get soaked by rain and bumped by pushy people Make wishes on folded up chips Here comes the poop tag Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: They couldn't fit chemical and oil refinery state on the license plates Posts: 7,202	Good for her for doing something that still makes her happy. As for anyone that thinks she shouldn't be there or would turn this thread ugly MYOB. If the GF doesn't mind that she's there it's none of your business. __________________ Marchioness of Loyalty, Supreme High Commander of Defender's of All The Queen's Subjects GRAND DUCHESS GUACAMOLIA OF AVACADINGTON

11-20-2009, 09:19 AM	#12
CoachBagFanatic My two Shiba babies :-) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 2,041	I had the pleasure of speaking with Lynn back in Dec 2006 and she is just a lovely lady. Her story is very touching. She loves being at the GF as she feels close to her husband. I could talk to her all day. I would feel completely empty if I were to lose my husband. __________________ me DH DS (14) Temari Cody Thanks mathgeek

11-20-2009, 09:43 AM	#13
Missytara I'm all ears! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,457	I will look for her this time. Back in 2006, when I took my mom, I swear we sat there for over an hour and chatted. There was a gentleman playing the piano, and we sat in those big overstuffed chairs and had a grand old time. Just as we were about to leave, a huge wedding party came in to get their pictures taken in front of the tree. They were an older couple and looked like they were melding two very large families, including kids, their spouses, and grandchildren. I think we stayed for another hour watching them get their pictures taken. It was a lovely afternoon! __________________ Oct 10, 1971 with dad before dedication Mar 1992 with DBF and DBF's daughter; stayed offsite Dec 2000 on land/sea pkg; CBR Dec 2002 on land/sea pkg; Dolphin Dec 2004 on land/sea pkg with DM; POR Dec 2006 with three friends; POR Dec 2007 solo; POR Dec 2009 with two friends from my local watering hole; SSR Dec 2010 - booked at POR Dec 2011 - planning stages; land/sea pkg with friends

11-20-2009, 11:39 AM	#14
DisneyBride'03 Jambo Wildbunch Gang Balcony was great! The closest I get to "camping" is the campfire! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago suburbs....not close enough to drive to WDW! Posts: 5,688	My friend and I met her in September She was upstairs sitting near Mizners than later in the the trip she was downstairs sitting. She is a very nice lady....and had a few funny stories to tell as well __________________ . 1980 Poly,'98 Offsite,'03 Poly, 03 FTW Poly,03 Grand Floridian, '07 POP,'07 YC CL, '07 SSR, '08 BWV,DCL & AKV,'08 OKW, '08 SSR/WL, '08 ASMu & AKV,'09 VWL & BCV, '09 BLT,Swan&AKV, '09 POFQ & AKL

11-20-2009, 12:39 PM	#15
gabby Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: staten island,ny,usa Posts: 24	Thank you so much for the info on Lynn. Next time we are there we will definitely talk to her if we see her. My children, especially my son would love to talk to her. He is a very compassionate person, very mature for his age (15) and loves to speak to older people and hear their stories. I'm really sorry we didn't talk to her this time as she was sitting alone and probably would have enjoyed some company. After reading her story I had to laugh because one day that could very well be me. We take our kids to Disney a few times a year and my son is planning on working there so who knows she may have to make some room on the sofa for me. God bless her.

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