10/24/2009 Bash On the Boat (I'm with B.O.B.) - Thread #20!

[JLDSMD]

I had a pretty emotional day.

I have a friend who is dying of pancreatic cancer. Today I went to see him in the hospital and he isn't doing well. He was on morphine for the pain and was drifting in and out. He said to me among other things, "thanks for being my friend. We had great times together." He and I have gone to Yankee games together and work together. He kept apologizing to me about being drugged up but I assured him that his comfort is more important than our conversation.

I told him that I wanted him to get his rest and that I would be leaving soon he said to me, "Chris don't leave without praying with me. You are here for me, minister to me." Being a minister I have prayed with people often in hospital settings, but to pray with a friend who has weeks or days to live was a lot to bear. During my prayer I broke down a bit as I thanked the Lord for our friendship and the place that is being prepared for my friend. It was tough. I hope this wasn't the last time I see him, but it could very well have been.

He says he wants to watch the Yankees first game of the season with me. I hope we can enjoy that, but if the Lord takes him home earlier, then at least he will not be in pain anymore.

I have felt pretty emotional all day.

Chris, sorry to hear about your friend. Hope the two of you get to enjoy listen/watching opening day for the Yankees.

 

[JLDSMD]

Liberty Tree Characters return!

Copied from Jim Hill Media:

And speaking of characters disappearing … Many Magic Kingdom fans were saddened when the Liberty Tree Tavern stopped serving its Goofy’s Liberate Your Appetite Character Dinner back on January 4th. So much so that a significant number of them actually stopped going to this WDW eatery.

Consequently, the Liberty Tree Tavern went from being a restaurant that literally did turn away business to becoming one that wound up with almost 100 empty seats every night. Which then translated into a $250,000 drop in revenues for both the months of January and February.

In the face of those sorts of losses … WDW officials had to admit that they’d made a mistake. Which is why – just last week – Magic Kingdom managers quietly okayed the return of character dining at the Liberty Tree Tavern.

Mind you, Goofy and his friends won’t be returning immediately. These managers first had to amend that theme park’s global schedule bid. In essence put in a staffing requisition for the proper number of Zoo Crew members necessary to staff a character dining venue like Liberty Tree Tavern.


Then – given that there are Cast Members who literally performed as characters at this Magic Kingdom eatery for years – WDW officials would like to give these veteran performers first crack at their old jobs and then fill any vacant positions.

Anyway … Long story short, what with all of the staffing issues and scheduling changes involved with bringing character dining back to the Liberty Tree Tavern, it may take as long as the second weekend of April (To be specific, Easter) before Goofy’s Liberate Your Appetite Character Dinner is up and running again.


And just so you know, this news has not been officially announced yet. So if you call (407) WDW-DINE today and then tell them you're looking to make reservations for character dining at the Liberty Tree Tavern, that call center rep is not going to know what the heck you're talking about. But trust me, folks. These WDW Cast Members will be brought up to speed shortly. So if you're looking to Liberate Your Appetite anytime soon, you'd best make some reservations ASAP.


Anywho ... Given that all Disneyana fans seem to do online these days is complain about high costs and/or cutbacks at the Parks, I just thought it might be nice to share some news about something that had once been cut but is now on its way back.

That's great news. I like eating there. It would be where I'd pick if we wanted to do sit down before MNSSHP, but I think, since that will be the only time we spend in the MK, we will do counter service this time. Back when they had the park "roped" off, we'd go to LTT so that we were ahead of the crowd. I remember being the first one on Splash after the park opened for the party. I actually rode twice because no one was in line. Didn't think to have the CM take our picture in the log with no one in the background though.

 

[JLDSMD]

Thx

It was no big thing, I just replied to an earlier post of yours about my company and was not sure you saw it. It was a replie to your post #686.

Scott

Yes I did see that. Unfortunately, in this economy, companies are having to find the cheapest way of manufacturing their goods. Sorry that it affects your plant though. You did say it wasn't until 1Q 2010 that you guys go completely down, right?

 

[JLDSMD]

AFEG, good to see you back. Although, you pretty much said you had to settle for what you could get when talking about a hug from me! I am heartbroken!

I changed my mind Lori, I'll take the bear hug!

 

[JLDSMD]

BTW--Hazel is 4' 7"

That's shorter than AFEG when he's lying on his back.

I think it's shorter than his belt too.

For the record, I'm only 4' 22.5".

 

[JLDSMD]

Looks like I'm here alone tonight. Guess I'll turn in.

Busy day tomorrow (mid-month check run), so I don't know how much I'll be on. Then we are going to the Bucks game tomorrow night.

DS has his wrestling tournament on Saturday and right after we head to GB. The hotel has internet, so I'll try to log on. Sunday is Grandma's B-day party, she turns 100 next week Tuesday (on St. Patty's day). Should be home early Sunday evening.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

 

[A fat english gent]

Sorry I missed you...you handsome devil you....I am fine. How's those gorgeous kids of yours?

Cruise Director

Their great thanks,one STILL with her head suck in a book 24/7 the other still trying to work out how to make a Trillion £ do as little as possible....

ps...."handsome devil" Becky love do you have specsavers over there?....

Chris,

Joanne, I believe things happen for reasons and maybe this will be a positive in the end. Enjoy that sand!

Andy, enjoy!

AFEG, good to see you back. Although, you pretty much said you had to settle for what you could get when talking about a hug from me! I am heartbroken!

Your right,it did come across that way didn't it?,am sorry maybe you should bring your sister with you then you could beat the (I love my green light.. )$%^& out of me for being so disrespectful.....

 

[Karen Mouse]

I had a pretty emotional day.

I have a friend who is dying of pancreatic cancer. Today I went to see him in the hospital and he isn't doing well. He was on morphine for the pain and was drifting in and out. He said to me among other things, "thanks for being my friend. We had great times together." He and I have gone to Yankee games together and work together. He kept apologizing to me about being drugged up but I assured him that his comfort is more important than our conversation.

I told him that I wanted him to get his rest and that I would be leaving soon he said to me, "Chris don't leave without praying with me. You are here for me, minister to me." Being a minister I have prayed with people often in hospital settings, but to pray with a friend who has weeks or days to live was a lot to bear. During my prayer I broke down a bit as I thanked the Lord for our friendship and the place that is being prepared for my friend. It was tough. I hope this wasn't the last time I see him, but it could very well have been.

He says he wants to watch the Yankees first game of the season with me. I hope we can enjoy that, but if the Lord takes him home earlier, then at least he will not be in pain anymore.

I have felt pretty emotional all day.

Chris, I'm sure he really appreciated your prayers and how hard it was for you

I'll put your friend in my prayers

 

[Karen Mouse]

Elaine is 5ft.

Hazel is 4' 7"

Wow! - I'm positively a lanky beanpole then at 5'3"

 

[Karen Mouse]

We're all feeling a bit here this morning. I think we all have the lurgy

Neil even called in sick this morning that never happens.

 

[A fat english gent]

Anyone up for a LONDON DISS meet next month?....

 

[A fat english gent]

F.O....Friend from Over seas coming in......

 

[goofyfreak]

Their great thanks,one STILL with her head suck in a book 24/7 the other still trying to work out how to make a Trillion £ do as little as possible....

ps...."handsome devil" Becky love do you have specsavers over there?....



Your right,it did come across that way didn't it?,am sorry maybe you should bring your sister with you then you could beat the (I love my green light.. )$%^& out of me for being so disrespectful.....

 

[goofyfreak]

We're all feeling a bit here this morning. I think we all have the lurgy

Neil even called in sick this morning that never happens.

I hope everyone starts feeling better soon. My girls are finally going to school today.

 

[cntkg1]

Joanne: Sorry to hear about your pending job loss. I hope you find something even better....in FLORIDA. (Hint....Disney)

Christian: Lots of cyber hugs for you and your friend.

afeg: Be sure to take care of our girl. Show her the sights, the castles, the other BOBers and most importantly, send her back home...preferably with chocolate.

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Question of the Day:

Who would you like to see as a 'guest star' on the Disney Magic 10/24/-10/31?

My answer: Ellen Degeneress (That woman is flippin hilarious!)

 

[JLDSMD]

Anyone up for a LONDON DISS meet next month?....

Did everything get finalized yet? How excited is Rosie?

Wow, someones going to be allowed into the "bat cave"?

 

[JLDSMD]

Question of the Day:

Who would you like to see as a 'guest star' on the Disney Magic 10/24/-10/31?

Mickey Mouse. Wouldn't it be cool if he was on the ship? Kids would just love seeing him. Wonder how much you'd see of him though?


AFEG: How about the magician from the Repo? Don't care about him, just the assistant that was up on Deck 10 every day.

 

[JLDSMD]

My answer: Ellen Degeneress (That woman is flippin hilarious!)

BTW, Suz would love that one.

 

[JLDSMD]

Question of the Day:

Who would you like to see as a 'guest star' on the Disney Magic 10/24/-10/31?

How about U2?

They could be the "house" band too that week.

 

[JLDSMD]

Well, looks like I dropped another house and the munchkins all went to hide.

Guess I'll get my day started. Later.